Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport is 1 hour.
Colombo and Thiruvananthapuram share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from CMB to TRV start at 08:20 — the first with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 08:25 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CMB to TRV flight.
Travelling during a peak month like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Thiruvananthapuram (and then seeing more of India!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
With a reliable 81.82% of services arriving on schedule, SriLankan Airlines has the best on-time record for CMB to TRV flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CMB and TRV include:
Cochin International Airport
Velana International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Currently, $285 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $535. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to TRV by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CMB to TRV by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 75.71% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CMB:
Arriving at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
Book a hotel close to TRV if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to central Thiruvananthapuram
From Trivandrum International Airport, Thiruvananthapuram is approximately 0.16 kilometres away. It takes around 0 hours to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Thiruvananthapuram. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Trivandrum International Airport for March if you want to visit Thiruvananthapuram during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CMB to TRV sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Thiruvananthapuram has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 88 kilometres east of Thiruvananthapuram, a trip to Tirunelveli will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Smart City, Green Space Phase I, Ramalingam Nagar Park, Udaiyarpatti Lake and Master Kings Family.
Coimbatore is another must-experience destination in India and is around 274 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram. No journey is complete without experiencing Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple.