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Quick answer: Mumbai to Trivandrum non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 55m, operated by IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, Roughly 6–9 non-stop departures a day, spread across IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express, with the bulk in the early-morning and evening banks.. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–TRV fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Air India | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Mumbai (BOM) to Trivandrum (TRV) is a solid daily route, mostly because of the heavy Kerala-to-Mumbai work and education traffic. The non-stop flying is shared between IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express. IndiGo carries the largest non-stop share; Air India and its low-cost arm Air India Express add a handful more.
You will also see plenty of 1-stop itineraries via Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai sold at a lower headline price. They are genuine options if you are flexible on time, but a single connection can add two to four hours. For a roughly two-hour city pair like this, the non-stop is almost always worth the small premium. Note that Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so ignore older listings that name them.
The great-circle distance is about 1,235 km down the west coast. A non-stop takes roughly 1h 55m gate to gate, though the airborne time is closer to 1h 35m once you allow for taxi and holding at Mumbai. Southbound flights ride the prevailing tailwind in winter and can land a touch early; the return leg to Mumbai sometimes runs a few minutes longer.
Because both cities sit on a single coastline, there is no realistic non-stop alternative routing — connecting flights detour inland through a southern hub, which is why they take so much longer.
Fares on this route swing with Kerala's tourist calendar and the festival rush. Onam (Aug–Sep), the Christmas–New Year fortnight and the April–May summer holidays are the dearest windows; the monsoon months from June to early September are the cheapest, even though Kerala stays beautifully green.
| Period | Demand | Fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| Jun–early Sep (monsoon) | Low | Cheapest; best value |
| Onam (Aug–Sep) | Very high | Peaks sharply for ~2 weeks |
| Oct–Feb (cool season) | High | Steady, book early |
| Dec 20 – Jan 5 | Very high | Highest of the year |
| Apr–May (summer break) | High | Family-travel surge |
As a rule, booking three to six weeks ahead lands the best non-stop fares. For Onam and the year-end peak, book six to eight weeks out.
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There are two clear banks on this route. The early-morning departures (roughly 06:00–09:00) get you into Trivandrum before lunch, ideal for onward travel to Kovalam, Varkala or Kanyakumari. The evening and late-night bank suits anyone finishing a Mumbai work day, though it lands very late.
If you are connecting onward to the Gulf from Trivandrum, the morning arrivals leave the most comfortable buffer. Avoid the tightest late-night options in monsoon season, when Mumbai departures are most prone to weather delays.
Business travellers: Take a non-stop morning flight and pay for seat selection if you have a same-day meeting — the 1-stop options are too exposed to misconnects. Air India and IndiGo both let you change dates for a fee on flexible fares.
Families: Mid-morning departures are kindest with children, and the saver fares are fine if you book bags up front rather than at the airport. Ask for bassinet rows in advance if travelling with an infant.
Students: The cheapest seats are usually the late-night IndiGo and Air India Express flights booked three to four weeks ahead. Carry only cabin baggage to avoid add-on fees, and keep a valid photo ID handy for check-in.
Mumbai (BOM): Almost all flights on this route use the modern Terminal 2; a few Air India Express rotations operate from Terminal 1, so always check your ticket — T1 and T2 are several kilometres apart.
Trivandrum (TRV): Thiruvananthapuram International, now run by Adani, splits domestic flying across its terminals — IndiGo's domestic flights use T2, while Air India's domestic flights operate from T1. The international terminal handles the heavy Gulf traffic. Confirm your terminal on the boarding pass, as the buildings are adjacent but separate.
In Mumbai: Allow generous time — traffic to T2 from the western suburbs or south Mumbai can be brutal in peak hours. App cabs, the airport's prepaid taxis and the Metro (with a connecting ride) all work; budget at least 90 minutes from town in the evening rush.
In Trivandrum: The airport sits only about 6 km from the city centre, so cabs and autos reach the centre quickly. For Kovalam (≈16 km) and Varkala (≈55 km) you will want a pre-booked taxi. KSRTC and app cabs are both readily available outside arrivals.
On domestic fares, the standard free check-in allowance is 15 kg with 7 kg cabin on IndiGo and Air India Express, while Air India typically allows 15 kg in economy too (its top economy fares can include more). Saver fares on the low-cost carriers may exclude check-in baggage entirely, so read the fare rules before paying. Excess and extra pieces are far cheaper pre-paid online than at the airport counter. See the IndiGo baggage rules for the current limits and charges.
Trivandrum is tropical and humid year-round; pack light cottons whatever the season. The south-west monsoon (June–September) brings heavy rain to both ends of this route and is the main cause of delays — keep buffers if connecting. October to February is the most pleasant time to visit Kerala. Carry an umbrella regardless, and if you are heading to the backwaters or beaches, leave the airport with a confirmed onward cab rather than hunting for one on arrival.
For Mumbai to Trivandrum, the smart play is a non-stop morning IndiGo or Air India flight booked three to six weeks out, with bags added online rather than at the counter. Skip the cheaper 1-stop fares unless your dates are genuinely flexible — a single connection through Bengaluru or Chennai can double your travel time for a saving you will resent. Around Onam and the year-end peak, book early; in monsoon, you will find the year's best fares if you can tolerate the rain.
A non-stop takes about 1h 55m gate to gate, with roughly 1h 35m in the air. Connecting flights via Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai take four hours or more.
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express operate the non-stops. Go First and Jet Airways are defunct, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so disregard older listings naming them.
Roughly six to nine non-stop departures a day, concentrated in the early-morning and evening banks.
Most use Terminal 2; a few Air India Express rotations leave from Terminal 1. Always check your ticket, as the two terminals are far apart.
IndiGo's domestic flights use T2, while Air India's domestic flights operate from T1 at Thiruvananthapuram International. The boarding pass confirms which.
The monsoon months (June to early September) are cheapest. Onam, the April–May summer break and the Dec 20–Jan 5 fortnight are the dearest.
Three to six weeks ahead lands the best non-stop fares. For Onam and the year-end peak, book six to eight weeks out.
Typically 15 kg check-in and 7 kg cabin on IndiGo and Air India Express; Air India also allows 15 kg in economy. Saver fares may exclude check-in baggage, so read the fare rules.
Yes. Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure on IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express, and lets you pick seats and skip the counter queue if you have no bags to drop.
It can. Heavy June–September rain at Mumbai is the main cause of delays on this route. Keep a buffer on tight connections and check your flight status before leaving for the airport.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels and cannot offer a suitable alternative you are entitled to a full refund, including fees and taxes, regardless of fare type.
Air India accepts small pets in the cabin and as checked cargo on domestic flights subject to approval; IndiGo does not carry pets. Always arrange and confirm in advance — never just turn up with an animal.
Yes. Infants under two travel on an adult's lap for a nominal fare. Carry the child's age proof, and request a bassinet row in advance if available.
Prices are usually similar. FlightGPT compares the live non-stop fares across carriers for your dates so you can see who is cheapest and book without overpaying.
For a roughly two-hour city pair, yes. A single connection can add two to four hours and exposes you to misconnect risk, usually for a modest saving.
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