Traveling from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town three hours 30 minutes behind Thiruvananthapuram.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TRV to CPT flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Trivandrum International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $671. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,435. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from TRV to CPT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Trivandrum International Airport (TRV)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Trivandrum International Airport, data shows 79.04% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Trivandrum International Airport is around 0.16 kilometers from central Thiruvananthapuram. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 0 hours or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to TRV:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel near CPT if you're on a late Trivandrum International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and see more of Cape Town and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Trivandrum International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from TRV to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.