Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV)
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the main gateway to Kerala's capital and the southern tip of India. Compare transfer options to central Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam beach, Technopark, Kanyakumari and nearby areas.
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About Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, also known as Trivandrum Airport, is the main airport serving Kerala's capital and the surrounding region. Opened in 1932, it was the first airport in Kerala and remains an important gateway to the southern tip of India, including southern Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The airport is located approximately 4 km west of the city centre in Chacka, close to Sankhumukham Beach. It operates two terminals: Terminal 1 for domestic services and Terminal 2 for international flights, with a compact layout that makes navigation relatively straightforward.
Transport connections include prepaid taxis, app-based cabs, KSRTC buses and car rental, giving travellers easy access to central Thiruvananthapuram, the Sri Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Kovalam beach and Technopark.
With passenger lounges, duty-free shopping, dining, free Wi-Fi and accessibility support, the airport functions as a convenient gateway to Kerala's southern coast and nearby destinations such as Kanyakumari.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1, near Sankhumukham Beach, mainly handles domestic flights, while Terminal 2 at Chacka handles international flights and domestic Air India services.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to hotels, the city centre, Kovalam, Technopark and other destinations across the region.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, events or sightseeing around Thiruvananthapuram.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for independent travel to the city, Kovalam beach, Kanyakumari and other nearby destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organise minibuses or charter buses for group travel between the airport, hotels, event venues and destinations across Kerala.
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