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1 hour 10 min
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Transportation to Thiruvananthapuram Airport from the City Center

From Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) City Center to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport 

Bus

You can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram city center to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The bus is the cheapest method of transportation, and it takes around 30-40 minutes to get to the airport. But note that it is not that convenient when you are traveling with several pieces of baggage. You can find public buses going to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in various parts of the city and the fares start from INR 20, differing between the stops. 

Taxi 

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport takes around 15-20 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram city center by taxi. A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable method of transportation, especially when you are traveling with baggage. There are various taxi companies in Thiruvananthapuram city center, and you can even ask related personnel in the hotel you are staying at to get you one. Pricing may vary but generally starts from INR 500-600. 

Rental Car

Rental car companies are numerous in Thiruvananthapuram city center, especially compared to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. You can ask for the best deals and choose between various cars to get around the city, as well as go to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Generally, an average car costs around INR 2000-3000 per day, but do not forget to ask if you can drop off the car at the airport’s parking lot. 

Hotel Shuttles

One of the most comfortable and luxurious ways of transportation from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram city center is hotel shuttles, especially if you travel in larger groups and have several pieces of baggage. While booking you can ask if they provide such a service and if they charge for it. 

Last Updated: 23 Mar 2023

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Last Updated: 14 Jun 2017

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Which airports can I use for Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo flights?

For Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo flights, you can use Thiruvananthapuram Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Dandugama Airport, Kelani River Peliyagoda Airport, Ratmalana Airport, Beira Lake Seaplane Base Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo is 367 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Thiruvananthapuram-Colombo flights is Thursday.

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