Trivandrum International Airport

Address
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Airport Code
TRV
Country Code
91
Telephone
(471) 500 283
Fax
(471) 500 428
E-mail
apd_votv@aai.aero
Website
None
Number of Terminals
2 (domestic and international)
Time Zone
GMT + 5.5
Location
The airport is located 5km (3 miles) southwest of Thiruvananthapuram (formerly Trivandrum), the capital of Kerala.
Airport News
Work has started on a completely new third terminal. This terminal will be devoted exclusively to international flights.
Driving Directions
There are plenty of signs along the main road heading out to the airport.
Car Parking
Both short- and long-term parking is available at the airport.
Car Hire
A number of local car hire companies offer cars with drivers or self drive at the airport.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: There is a city bus service running quite frequently between the airport and the city bus terminal at East Fort, near the Padmanabha Swamy temple.
Taxi: Taxis and autorickshaws are available outside the terminals. Pre-paid taxis are also available, to be booked at a counter in the arrivals areas of the terminal buildings.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are available in both terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A post office and a bank are available in the arrivals area of the international terminal. There is also a bank branch in the departures area. Internet access is available in the international terminal.
Eating and drinking: There are restaurants in the departure area of the international terminal as well as snack bars and tea and coffee vending machines.Shopping: There is a duty-free shop in the departure area of the international terminal. Shops selling books, gift items and mobile phones are available in both terminals.
Luggage:.There is lost and found office in the international terminal.
Other facilities: A medical facility is available. The airport has dormitory accommodation and retiring rooms available for transit passengers.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are no business or conference facilities at the airport, but Internet access is available in the international terminal.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport offers special assistance and wheelchairs to physically disabled travellers.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport. Hotel Lucia (tel: (471) 463 443), Hotel South Park (tel: (471) 333 333) and Hotel Horrison (tel: (471) 326 888) are all located around 7km (4.5 miles) from the airport.