Flying from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Melbourne: what you need to know
Trivandrum International Airport is located in Thiruvananthapuram. Based in the UTC+11 timezone, Melbourne is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of Thiruvananthapuram.
To ensure you get on your flight from TRV to Melbourne, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you have a passport from India, you'll need an e-visa to visit Australia. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
TRV is about 0.16 kilometres from central Thiruvananthapuram. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near TRV. Whether you have an early flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Melbourne
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne is C$390. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$788. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from TRV to Melbourne, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 42 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near MEL if you have a late flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne, it'll take you around 51 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take around 2 hours and 4 minutes.
There are some comfortable accommodation options within an easy drive of AVV. Ease into relaxation mode at Little River Bed and Breakfast after your flight from TRV to Melbourne.
Best time to go to Melbourne
July is the busiest month for flights from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne. To avoid the crowds, travel to Melbourne in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from TRV to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Melbourne
Start your Melbourne trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Melbourne, explore our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck 88 are essential stops on your Melbourne itinerary.
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