Trivandrum International Airport serves the capital of Kerala, at the southern tip of India, approximately 6 km from the city center.
It is one of the main access points to Kerala and its famous backwaters, beaches, and Ayurvedic resorts.
How to get to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
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Average travel time to TRV
Parking near Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
The authorized parking lot is located directly across from the terminal building.
Video surveillance is active; costs remain reasonable.
How to get to Thiruvananthapuram from TRV
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Car rental at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring southern Kerala.
To rent a vehicle you need a driver's license, passport, credit card, and generally also an IDP.
Hotels near Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Shangumugham, a step from the terminal
About 1.3 km from the terminal, just a few minutes on foot or by car.
Best for: Those who want to stay literally minutes from check-in with a view or direct access to the beach.
- Shangumugham beach just steps away, a rare combination this close to a terminal
- Almost no transfer time, useful for those with a very early flight or a short layover
- Few restaurants outside the hotels themselves: in the evening you mostly eat on-site
- The Padmanabhaswamy temple and the centre remain 15-20 minutes away by taxi in any case
Recommended hotels
- Uday Suites About 1.3 km from the airport and a few steps from Shangumugham beach; an outdoor pool, an Ayurvedic spa and air-conditioned rooms. View availability
- Santa Maria - A Premium Boutique Homestay by the Sea A seafront homestay about 1.6 km from the airport, with a garden and an outdoor dining area; the owners also handle airport pickup and drop-off. View availability
Vazhuthacaud and the centre
About 4.9 km from the airport, 20-25 minutes by car.
Best for: Those who want the Padmanabhaswamy temple, the city centre and a wider choice of restaurants, accepting a few extra minutes from the airport.
- The Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is a few minutes by car from both hotels
- A wider choice of restaurants and shops than in the airport area
- An area with no sea or beach in the immediate vicinity
- Trivandrum's historic centre is still best explored by car or tuk-tuk, not much on foot
Recommended hotels
- Hyatt Regency Trivandrum On C V Raman Pillai Road in Vazhuthacaud, on a 2.2-acre site in the cultural heart of the city; a spa with Ayurvedic treatments, three restaurants and an airport shuttle. View availability
- Lemon Tree Premier Thiruvananthapuram In Thycaud, 5 minutes by car from the Padmanabhaswamy temple; 80 rooms, the multi-cuisine Citrus Cafe restaurant and an indoor pool. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal handles both domestic and international flights, with good traffic to the Persian Gulf related to the large Kerala diaspora abroad.
A 3-hour advance is recommended for international flights.
Map of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How far is Kovalam from Trivandrum Airport?
About 30-40 minutes, one of Kerala's most famous beaches, known for its historic lighthouse and Ayurvedic resorts.
Q. Is Trivandrum a good starting point for Kerala?
Yes, it's one of the main airports in southern Kerala, convenient for reaching the region's backwaters, beaches and Ayurvedic centers.
Q. Are international credit cards accepted in Trivandrum?
Yes, widely at mid-to-upper-range hotels and tourist restaurants; it's still worth always carrying cash in rupees for markets, tuk-tuks and small local shops.
Q. Does the airport have direct international flights?
Yes, with significant connections to the countries of the Persian Gulf, linked to the large Kerala community working there.
Flight board
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