Flying from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV): what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) taking off from here.
Trivandrum International Airport is located in Thiruvananthapuram. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Melbourne to TRV. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Melbourne to TRV. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
MEL is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Consider staying in a hotel near TRV if you're taking a late flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to central Thiruvananthapuram
Trivandrum International Airport is about 0.16 kilometres from central Thiruvananthapuram. The time it takes to get there by car rental or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport is $277. The cheapest price for a return flight is $523. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Melbourne to TRV. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport across the month. The lowest fares are marked in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to TRV. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Thiruvananthapuram. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Thiruvananthapuram. The warmest month is March. Book your flights from Melbourne to TRV sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 31ºC on average.
More about Thiruvananthapuram
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Trivandrum International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Thiruvananthapuram:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Napier Museum and Kuthiramalika Palace Museum are top attractions which should feature on any good Thiruvananthapuram itinerary.
Complete your Thiruvananthapuram trip with a car rental
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