Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) to hotels in Trivandrum, Kovalam, Technopark, Varkala and across southern Kerala.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Trivandrum takes you from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to hotels and homes in the city, the Technopark area, the beach resorts of Kovalam and Poovar, and up the coast to Varkala.
Our Trivandrum airport transfers start outside the terminal you land at: Terminal 1 for domestic flights or Terminal 2 for international flights, which stand on opposite sides of the runway. Your driver meets you at the meeting area named in your confirmation after customs, and we track your flight so the pickup follows your real landing time.
Enter your hotel or address in the booking form to see the vehicles available for your route, from sedans and SUVs to minivans for families and groups, priced per vehicle before you pay. Unlike the prepaid taxi line, everything is arranged before you fly, and each Trivandrum airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying near East Fort, at a beach resort in Kovalam or on the cliffs at Varkala.
Our Trivandrum airport shuttle is a private minivan for your party only: it leaves when you are through arrivals and goes straight to your address, with no stops for other passengers. There is room for suitcases and strollers, so it suits families, wellness and Ayurveda retreat guests and groups arriving together on Gulf or domestic flights.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV), also called Trivandrum Airport, sits on the coast just west of the city, close to Shankumugham Beach, and is a base for Air India Express. It has two passenger terminals on opposite sides of the runway, each with its own road entrance: Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and Terminal 2 handles all international flights from the Gulf, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
On an international arrival at Terminal 2, follow the Arrival signs to the immigration hall with your passport, visa and e-Arrival Card QR code ready. Baggage belts are shown on the screens (five carousels at Terminal 2, three at Terminal 1), then customs has a green channel for nothing to declare and a red channel for goods to declare.
Thiruvananthapuram is on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Visa or e-Visa. Most foreign visitors need an Indian visa before travel. Nationals of many countries can apply online for an e-Visa at least four days before arrival, and Thiruvananthapuram is an authorized e-Visa entry airport. Your passport should have at least six months' validity and two blank pages.
e-Arrival Card. Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders must submit the digital e-Arrival Card, which replaced the paper form, within 72 hours before landing, through the Indian visa portal, the Bureau of Immigration website or the Su-Swagatam app. Keep the QR code ready for immigration. Indian citizens are exempt.
Customs. Use the green channel if you have nothing to declare and the red channel if you are carrying goods that need declaring. Declarations can also be made in advance through the ATITHI app.
Know your terminal. Domestic flights use Terminal 1 and international flights Terminal 2, on opposite sides of the runway, so give the right terminal when you book.
Ride-hailing pickups. Ola and Uber pick up from the curbside area outside each terminal, and app cabs are regulated by the state transport authorities.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
1
Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
2
At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
3
No other stops, no other passengers.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
TRV Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel TRV
From where you're staying back to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
Round trip
TRV Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
e-Visa and e-Arrival Card
Most foreign visitors need an Indian visa or e-Visa before flying, and foreign nationals and OCI cardholders must submit the e-Arrival Card online within 72 hours before landing.
Know your terminal
Domestic flights arrive at Terminal 1 and international flights at Terminal 2, on opposite sides of the runway, so tell whoever meets you which one you land at.
Indian rupee
India uses the Indian rupee (INR). ATMs are available in both terminals and currency exchange at Terminal 2.
India Standard Time
Thiruvananthapuram is on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
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24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver meets you outside the terminal you land at, at the meeting area named in your confirmation, after immigration, baggage claim and customs. Domestic flights arrive at Terminal 1 and international flights at Terminal 2, on opposite sides of the runway, so give us your flight number and terminal when you book.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is on the coast west of the city, about 3.7 km in a straight line from the city center and the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The road distance depends on your terminal, since each has its own entrance. Technopark is about 13 km away, and drive times vary with the time of day and city traffic.
Yes. Trivandrum is the older English name of Thiruvananthapuram, and both refer to the same airport, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, code TRV. Your ticket may show either name. What matters for your pickup is the terminal: Terminal 1 for domestic flights and Terminal 2 for international flights.
Yes. Kovalam beach is about 15 km south of the airport, usually a 25 to 35 minute drive depending on traffic. We drive you door to door to your hotel or Ayurveda resort in Kovalam; give us the full property name and address when you book, so your driver goes straight to the right entrance.
Yes. Varkala is about 55 to 60 km north of the airport, usually 1.5 to 2 hours by road. Give us the hotel name and full address in Varkala when you book, and choose a vehicle with room for your party and luggage for the longer drive.
Poovar is on the coast south of Kovalam, and Kanyakumari is across the state border in Tamil Nadu. Enter the address in the booking form: when a vehicle is available for that route, the price shows before you pay. If it does not, share the address when you book and we'll confirm whether we can take you.
Yes. Technopark is about 13 km from the airport, and we drive you to hotels, apartments and campus offices in the Kazhakkoottam area. Give us the building or phase name and the full address when you book, so your driver goes straight to the right gate.
Yes. You can book a transfer for any arrival or departure time, including flights that land at Thiruvananthapuram late at night or in the early morning. Add your flight number when you book: we track the flight, so your pickup follows the real landing time rather than the schedule.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date or airline changes, if your arrival terminal changes, or if your flight is canceled, tell customer service so we can move your pickup.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel in Trivandrum, Kovalam or Varkala and give us your flight time and terminal: Terminal 1 for domestic flights or Terminal 2 for international flights. Your pickup is timed to leave enough room for check-in and security at the right building.
Yes, if you are a foreign national or an OCI cardholder. Since April 1, 2026, India accepts only the digital e-Arrival Card, submitted within 72 hours before landing through the Indian visa portal or the Su-Swagatam app. Most visitors also need a visa or e-Visa arranged before travel. Indian citizens do not need the card.
Thiruvananthapuram is on India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) all year, with no daylight saving time. The half-hour offset catches out many travelers arriving from the Gulf or Europe, so double-check your local landing time before you book, since your pickup is scheduled on Indian time.
No. Turn down unsolicited offers of a ride in the arrivals area. Your pre-booked driver meets you at the meeting area named in your confirmation; check the company name before you get in, and contact customer service if you cannot find your driver.
For terminals, airlines, lounges, facilities, parking and other ways to get around, see our Thiruvananthapuram International Airport page. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from TRV, also known as Trivandrum Airport; we are not the airport or its operator.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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