TVM airport to increase weekly flight operations by 22% in winter schedule

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will see a 22 per cent increase in flight operations during the upcoming winter schedule, which will be in effect until March 28, 2026.

The weekly air traffic movements (ATMs) will rise to 732, up from 600 in the current summer schedule.

Expanded connectivity
New services will soon be introduced to Navi Mumbai, Mangaluru, and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy). The number of flights to Kannur, Kochi, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai will also go up.

International connectivity is set to improve as well, with additional services to Dammam, Riyadh, Kuwait, Kuala Lumpur, and Malé.

International services
Weekly ATMs for international routes will increase from 300 to 326, reflecting a 9 per cent growth.

Weekly flights:
Abu Dhabi – 66
Sharjah – 56
Dammam – 28
Kuwait – 24
Malé – 24
Dubai – 22
Muscat – 22
Kuala Lumpur – 22
Doha – 20
Singapore – 14
Bahrain – 10
Colombo – 8
Riyadh – 6
Hanimaadhoo – 4

Domestic services
Domestic operations will record a 35 per cent increase, with weekly ATMs rising from 300 to 406.

Weekly flights:
Bengaluru – 92
Delhi – 84
Mumbai – 70
Chennai – 42
Hyderabad – 28
Navi Mumbai – 28
Kochi – 26
Trichy – 12
Kannur – 10
Pune – 8
Mangaluru – 6