Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.
Thiruvananthapuram is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Doha and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
You can choose from ten weekly Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DOH to TRV flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Getting to Thiruvananthapuram (and then exploring more of India!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Qatar Airways on this route.
Qatar Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates DOH to TRV flights. An exceptional 91.67% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport. These are the top stopovers between DOH and TRV:
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
Bahrain Airport
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Hamad International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from DOH reach their destination on time.
Central Doha to Hamad International Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near DOH? If you're catching an early flight from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TRV instead:
Getting from Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV) to central Thiruvananthapuram
From Thiruvananthapuram Airport, Thiruvananthapuram is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Thiruvananthapuram in March.
The warmest month in Thiruvananthapuram is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Hamad International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DOH to TRV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've done Thiruvananthapuram, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 88 kilometres east to Tirunelveli to check off its top sights. From Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple) to ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.