Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Tiruchirapalli is UTC+5:30, which is 30 minutes ahead of Malé.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your MLE to TRZ flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between MLE and TRZ:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
Currently, Rs44,255 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs67,821. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MLE to TRZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MLE to TRZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
Of all flights leaving Velana International Airport, 77.73% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Velana International Airport from central Malé, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MLE:
Arriving at Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
If you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near TRZ:
Getting from Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) to central Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Tiruchirapalli. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Tiruchirapalli. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Tiruchirapalli is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to TRZ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Tiruchirapalli, now it's time to discover more of India. Travel around 274 kilometres north-west to Bengaluru to check off its leading sights. From Bangalore Palace to Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of India, head for Chennai, about 306 kilometres north-east of Tiruchirapalli. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are among the biggest draws.