Excited to Announce! New Air India Express Flights & Connections to Enhance Your South India Travel!

Exciting news for all South India travel enthusiasts and our valued South Guru Holidays customers!

Air India Express is significantly enhancing its network with new flights and connections, making it even easier to explore the vibrant and beautiful destinations of Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Effective 27th October 2025 onwards, you can look forward to these fantastic additions:

1. Mangaluru – Trivandrum (New Direct Flight!)

Say goodbye to long layovers or lengthy road trips! Air India Express is launching a New Direct Flight connecting the coastal city of Mangaluru (IXE) with the capital of Kerala, Trivandrum (TRV).
This is a phenomenal development, especially for pilgrims! Mangaluru Airport serves as the perfect gateway to some of the most revered pilgrimage sites in Karnataka:

• Kollur Mookambika
• Kukke Subramanya
• Dharmasthala
• Sringeri
• Murdeshwar
• Gokarna
• Horanadu

Flight Schedule:

• Flight IX 5531: Mangaluru \rightarrow Trivandrum
  Departure/Arrival: 08:45 \rightarrow 10:05
  Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Flight IX 5532: Trivandrum \rightarrow Mangaluru
  Departure/Arrival: 04:25 \rightarrow 05:45
  Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

This direct link is perfect for combining the temple circuit with the cultural heritage of Trivandrum!

2. Trivandrum – Tiruchirappalli (New Connection!)

Expanding the ease of travel further into Tamil Nadu, Air India Express is also introducing a New Connection between Trivandrum (TRV) and Tiruchirappalli (Trichy/TRZ).
Trichy Airport is strategically positioned as a hub for exploring the rich temple and heritage trail of the Cauvery delta and beyond. From here, you can easily access:

• The heritage architecture of Chettinad
• The monumental temples of Tanjore (Thanjavur) and Gangaikonda Cholapuram
• The sacred towns of Kumbakonam, Chidambaram, Srirangam, and Swamimalai
• Major pilgrimage centers like Madurai, Palani, and Thiruvannamalai

Flight Schedule:

• Flight IX 5013: Trivandrum \rightarrow Trichy
  ○ Departure/Arrival: 01:00 \rightarrow 02:20
  ○ Schedule: Daily except Tuesday
• Flight IX 5012: Trichy \rightarrow Trivandrum
  ○ Departure/Arrival: 15:05 \rightarrow 16:25
  ○ Schedule: Daily except Monday

This new connection opens up incredible possibilities for multi-state itineraries, allowing you to seamlessly transition from the backwaters of Kerala to the temple towns of Tamil Nadu!

Why This Matters for Your Next Holiday:

Effective: From 27th Oct 2025

1. Convenient: No more complex routing! These direct and connecting flights save you precious holiday time, especially when planning a spiritual journey.
2. Direct: The Mangaluru-Trivandrum route offers an incredibly fast way to travel between these two key cities.
3. Expanding our network: More choices mean more flexibility in planning your dream South Guru Holidays package, ensuring seamless access to major pilgrim and heritage sites.

At southguruholidays.com, we are happy about these developments as they allow us to craft even more convenient and spiritual travel plans for you. Whether you’re planning a pilgrimage, a cultural tour, or a relaxing getaway, these new routes are a game-changer!