Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Tiruchirapalli is UTC+5:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MLE to TRZ flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MLE and TRZ include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
At the moment, R 3,423 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,633. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to TRZ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MLE to TRZ is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77% of flights that take off from Velana International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MLE:
Arriving at Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
Reserve a hotel close to TRZ if you're on a late Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ) to central Tiruchirapalli
From Tiruchirapalli Airport, Tiruchirapalli is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Tiruchirapalli Airport (TRZ)
December is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Tiruchirapalli in March.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli Airport for April if you want to visit Tiruchirapalli during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLE to TRZ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Tiruchirapalli has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Tiruchirapalli, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Chennai is another sought-after destination in India and is around 306 kilometres north-east of Tiruchirapalli. No journey is complete without a visit to Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.