Quick answer: Dubai to Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) averaged about AED 1,607 return over the past 12 months, with only about 11 direct flights a week. Sharjah has about 28 direct flights a week to Trivandrum and averaged about AED 1,557. From Dubai, February was the cheapest month (about AED 1,348) and July the most expensive (about AED 2,137).
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Short answers
- Cheapest month: February from Dubai (about AED 1,348), October from Sharjah (about AED 1,017).
- Most expensive: July (about AED 2,137) and December (about AED 1,994) from Dubai.
- Cheapest day: Tuesday from Dubai, Thursday from Sharjah. Friday from Dubai was about 11% above average.
- When to book: about 26 weeks ahead from Dubai, but only about 10 weeks ahead from Sharjah.
- Flight time: about 4 hours 4 minutes direct. Trivandrum is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE.
- Direct airlines: from Dubai, Emirates (7 a week) and Air India Express (4). From Sharjah, Air Arabia (14), Air India Express (7) and IndiGo (7).
Fares at a glance
| Dubai to Trivandrum | Fare (AED) |
|---|---|
| Average return, past 12 months | 1,607 |
| Typical return range | 1,408 to 2,062 |
| Average one way | about 614 |
| Cheapest direct return seen | 1,179 |
| February (cheapest month) | 1,348 |
| December | 1,994 |
| July (most expensive) | 2,137 |
Sharjah is the main gateway to Trivandrum
Trivandrum is one of the few big Indian routes where Sharjah has far more direct flights than Dubai: about 28 a week against about 11.
| From Dubai (DXB) | From Sharjah (SHJ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct flights a week | about 11 | about 28 |
| Average return | AED 1,607 | AED 1,557 |
| Cheapest month | February, AED 1,348 | October, AED 1,017 |
| Most expensive month | July, AED 2,137 | July, AED 2,222 |
| Cheapest day | Tuesday | Thursday |
| Book ahead | about 26 weeks | about 10 weeks |
The booking window is the key difference. From Dubai, the best fares appeared about 26 weeks out and fares inside the last two weeks were about 18% above average. From Sharjah, fares were still at their best about 10 weeks out. If your trip is less than three months away, start with Sharjah. In October, Sharjah averaged about AED 1,017, one of the lowest Kerala fares we have seen.
Only two departure times from Dubai
Direct flights from Dubai leave either in the afternoon or at night. The earliest leaves at 13:00 and lands at 17:04; the latest leaves at 21:30 and lands at 01:34. An afternoon flight that lands before evening is useful for families travelling on to Kollam, Nagercoil or Kanyakumari by road.
Trivandrum, Kochi or Calicut?
| Airport | Average return from Dubai |
|---|---|
| Kochi (COK) | AED 1,538 |
| Calicut (CCJ) | AED 1,583 |
| Trivandrum (TRV) | AED 1,607 |
Trivandrum is the most expensive of the three from Dubai, but the cheapest Kerala option from Sharjah in October. For families in south Kerala or the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, the shorter road journey from Trivandrum usually outweighs a small fare gap to Kochi.
Direct or one stop?
Direct returns from Dubai averaged about AED 1,585. The cheapest one stop option went through Colombo at about AED 1,484, around AED 101 less. The quickest one stop trip, through Chennai, takes about 8 hours 47 minutes one way. One way deals on Air India Express have been as low as about AED 441 to AED 448.
When to travel
- October: the quietest month from Dubai and the cheapest from Sharjah.
- Christmas and New Year 2026: December is the second most expensive month from Dubai; book now.
- Vishu 2027 (15 April): from Sharjah, book by early February 2027.
- Summer 2027: July is the peak. From Dubai, book in January 2027; from Sharjah, by late April 2027.
- Onam 2027 (Thiruvonam on 12 September): from Sharjah, book by early July 2027.
A first checked bag, when not included in the fare, cost about AED 96 to AED 367 depending on the airline. For the India Baggage Rules 2026 gold jewellery limits, see our Dubai to Kochi guide.
Airlines on the route
Emirates and Air India Express fly direct from Dubai; Air Arabia, Air India Express and IndiGo from Sharjah. You can pay monthly on Emirates, Air India Express, Air Arabia and IndiGo tickets booked with us.
Paying monthly for your Trivandrum ticket
At the average fare of AED 1,607, a return can be split into four Tabby payments of about AED 402. Tamara works too, and so do 3, 6, 9 or 12 month plans on UAE credit cards from Mashreq, ADCB, RAKBANK, HSBC, FAB and Emirates NBD. UAE residents only need to share a phone number for the payment link. Ask for a Dubai or Sharjah to Trivandrum quote on WhatsApp. Our office WhatsApp, +971 4 220 2133, answers 24 hours a day.
Questions travellers ask us about Dubai to Trivandrum
Is it better to fly to Trivandrum from Sharjah or Dubai?
Sharjah has about 28 direct flights a week against about 11 from Dubai, and averaged about AED 1,557 return against AED 1,607.
How many direct flights are there from Dubai to Trivandrum?
About 11 a week: Emirates 7 and Air India Express 4.
Is there a morning flight from Dubai to Trivandrum?
No. Direct flights from Dubai leave in the afternoon or at night, between 13:00 and 21:30.
How late can I book a cheap Sharjah to Trivandrum ticket?
Fares from Sharjah were still at their lowest about 10 weeks before departure, much later than the 26 week window from Dubai.
Which month is cheapest to fly to Trivandrum?
February from Dubai, about AED 1,348 return. From Sharjah, October was cheapest at about AED 1,017.
Is Trivandrum the closest airport for Kanyakumari?
For most of the Kanyakumari district, yes. Trivandrum is the nearest international airport to Nagercoil and Kanyakumari.
Can I pay for my Trivandrum ticket in installments?
Yes. UAE residents can use Tabby, Tamara or a 3 to 12 month credit card plan. We only need your phone number.
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Fare data from KAYAK, checked 11 November 2026. See all airlines you can pay for monthly.
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