Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV): what you need to know
The timezone in Thiruvananthapuram is UTC+5:30, which is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham.
For a smooth 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 board your RDU to TRV flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that take off from Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV)
Book a hotel close to TRV if you're on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Thiruvananthapuram Airport (TRV)
January is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Thiruvananthapuram in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Thiruvananthapuram Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to TRV in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Thiruvananthapuram has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. About 88 kilometres east of Thiruvananthapuram, a visit to Tirunelveli will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.
Around 274 kilometres north of Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Siruvani Falls and Dam and Sri Ranganathar Temple.
