Kollam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kollam

With a population of 394,163, Kollam is a must-see destination in Kerala, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Kollam to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Kollam

Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 737
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kollam in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 737
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kollam

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 57 km from Kollam. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, KLM and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kollam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

Although Kollam doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), which is located 57 km from Kollam. Tuticorin is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, Air India, KLM and other airlines departing from India. The shortest domestic flight to Kollam departs from Bengaluru and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Kollam

Airlines serving Kollam

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,837 reviews)
LOT
Good (686 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (196 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,247 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (260 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kollam

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,404 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,701 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kollam

Hiring a car in Kollam

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Kollam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,253 and ₹ 1,671.

Expect to pay ₹ 104 per litre in Kollam (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,253 and ₹ 1,671.