Athens to Thiruvananthapuram Flights

Thiruvananthapuram, widely known as Trivandrum, is a scenic seaside city in Kerala. This Tier-II city is built on low coastal hills. The whole city is steeped in history and is a huge Information Technology hub in India. It is one of the famous tourist destinations in India for its picturesque beauty and charm. The city has a lot to offer including sacred temples, neat and clean beaches, and beautiful backwaters.

IndiGo offers regular direct lowest fare flights from Athens to Thiruvananthapuram and Thiruvananthapuram to Athens flight tickets with a lot of amenities. IndiGo offers smooth and hassle-free travel for its passengers. Your travel will get even better with IndiGo’s complimentary services. These services allow travellers to carry an extra 10 kg baggage allowance, zero convenience fee, a free snack combo of your choice, a free seat including XL seats, free express check-in, and free priority boarding. This service makes a traveller's journey easier and hassle-free.

• Distance: The aerial distance between Athens to Thiruvananthapuram is about 6234 km.
• Flight details : IndiGo offers regular direct flights to Thiruvananthapuram from Athens.
  
• Flight duration: The flight duration between Athens to Thiruvananthapuram is about 22 hours to 33 hours. It may vary depending on the layovers.
  
• Flight ticket price: The flight ticket price from Athens to Thiruvananthapuram one way ranges from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000.

Thiruvananthapuram is a beautiful destination in Kerala with enchanting scenic beauty. One can see sacred temples, fascinating backwaters, awesome sea beaches, and other lively spots in this city. The seaside city is built on seven low hills. One can visit the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, revered since ancient times which is located at 15 ft high fort walls. The city shares a border with Tamil Nadu in the east part and the west part of the city links with the Arabian Sea. Enjoy the natural beauty and charm of the city while travelling.

Places to visit in Thiruvananthapuram

• Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple : Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the most prominent landmark in Trivandrum. The temple is 8th century old and is the pride of the city with stunning Kerala-Dravidian architecture and a seven-tiered gopuram or tower. A deity of 18ft sculpture lies in its sanctum, it has a reclining Vishnu stretched on his hooded snake, Anantha. Like many other Hindu temples in Kerala, the temple also has norms like “open only to Hindus'' and a proper dress code. The strict dress code for men here is dhotis and for women it is sarees. It is listed as the richest Hindu temple in the world in the Guinness Book of World Records. One can find hidden treasures of gold, silver, and other jewellery in the temple.
• Shankumugham Beach : Located 7 km away, Shankhumugham Beach is one of the famous tourist spots in Thiruvananthapuram. It contains a sculpture of a mermaid, a restaurant, a recreation club, and a park. The evenings are beautiful to spend time here as tourists gather here in the evening to watch the sunset. The beachside is adjacent to the Veli tourist village and the international airport.
• Napier Museum : Napier Museum is another attraction of Thiruvananthapuram that you can’t miss out on. It contains superb collections of sculptures in bronze and wood. Ivory carvings and coins and the Sri Chitra Art Gallery which is a treasure trove of royal paintings. There are many artworks of the renowned artist Raja Ravi Verma including originals across genres.
• Thiruvananthapuram Zoological Garden: Thiruvananthapuram Zoological Garden was built in the year 1857 by the Maharaja of Travancore. It is one of the ancient zoos and botanical gardens. It has a variety of species of birds and animals along with a snake farm, which is a popular attraction here. The famous Yann Martel drew his inspiration here for the classic Life of Pi, by looking at the several animals and birds that he observed in the zoo. One must check the opening and closing hours of the zoo before visiting this place.
• Puthenmalika Palace : Puthenmalika Palace is another famous tourist attraction in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It is mainly a two-story museum with beautiful architecture. It has an ancient collection of royal heirlooms and priceless paintings. It contains MethanMani or Meshamani which is its star attraction in the gateway. The place is considered to be one of the prized possessions of the city. The temple is situated near the east side of the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple. This old chimer is a local alternative to London's Big Ben. The mechanism contains two butting rams crashing into the face of a bearded man, it makes its jaw drop with each ticking of the hour. Both the visitors and tourists are fascinated by this place and find it as one of the most prominent attractions in Trivandrum.

Thiruvananthapuram Airport

Thiruvananthapuram Airport also known as Trivandrum International Airport is located 6 km south of the Thiruvananthapuram Railway Station. The IATA code for Thiruvananthapuram Airport is TRV. The distance between the city centre and the Trivandrum International Airport is around 6 km. The airport has mainly two terminals, Terminal 1 serves domestic flights and Terminal 2 serves International flights. Thiruvananthapuram Airport offers facilities for passengers for a seamless travel experience such as Free trolleys, Currency Exchange, Medical Facilities, Lounges, Wheelchairs available for use, Cyber Café, etc.

• A visa is one of the vital and mandatory documents that is required while travelling from Athens to Thiruvananthapuram.
  
• The tourist must complete their stay and return within 1 year of the visa approval.
  
• It is important to carry a passport, Athens ID, Indian Visa, and other travel documents while travelling.
  
• One must adhere to the IndiGo baggage allowance rules. The baggage allowance for international flights is 7 kg for cabin luggage and 30 kg for check-in luggage.

Athens is a place in Europe, the city is steeped in history that dates back to the Neotholic age. The city has a lot to offer including monuments to hilltops, from forts to temples, and a lot more charming places. One can enjoy the traditional lifestyle in the ancient capital of Europe. You can take a walking tour to enjoy the scenic view of the city and get familiar with its modern infrastructure, unique nightlife, traditional meeting points, and prominent landmarks.

Athens Airport

The Athens International Airport is located at a 35 km distance from the main Athens city centre. The IATA code for The Athens International Airport is ATH. The airport offers services like free Wi-Fi service, Business lounges, Banks, ATMs, post offices, a Minimarket, a Pharmacy, Baby rooms, Currency exchange, executive services, a tourist information desk, etc.

If you are planning to visit India, you need to apply for an Indian visa from the website. If you have a Diplomatic/Official/Ordinary passport, you can fill an online application and submit it to the concerned Indian Embassy/Mission in your country. Make sure you have a valid international travel document before applying for a visa to India.