Bengaluru to Ad Dammam (BLR–DMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
IX863+1
IX Air India
7M8
10:25 AM
IST T2
12:40 PM
+03
4h 45m
57%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9239cs
AI Air India
7M8
11:30 AM
IST T2
1:45 PM
+03
4h 45m
66%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX864+1
IX Air India
7M8
1:45 PM
+03 TI
9:05 PM
IST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI9240cs
AI Air India
7M8
2:50 PM
+03 TI
10:10 PM
IST
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DXB Dubai 6h 20m 6EAIEK ACEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Ad Dammam flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 6h 32m 6EEYIX EYGAMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ad Dammam flights
SHJ Sharjah 6h 35m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Ad Dammam flights
CCJ Calicut 6h 38m 6EAIIX 6EIX Calicut (CCJ) to Ad Dammam flights
BAH Manama 6h 40m GF GFXY Manama (BAH) to Ad Dammam flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 6h 42m OVWY OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Ad Dammam flights
IXE Mangaluru 6h 45m 6EAFAI AIIX Mangaluru (IXE) to Ad Dammam flights
COK Kochi 6h 50m 6E9IAF AIIX Kochi (COK) to Ad Dammam flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 5m 6EA3AF 6EAI Mumbai (BOM) to Ad Dammam flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 5m 6EA3AF 6EAIIX New Delhi (DEL) to Ad Dammam flights
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Bengaluru to Ad Dammam
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,026 mi 4h 45m nonstop -2.5h behind

BLR–DMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India Express leads the route. The flight covers 2,026 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BLR–DMM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express Also: AI 4 7M8 4h45 AI
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AI, IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BLR to DMM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BLR to DMM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
973
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Ad Dammam from Bengaluru

Nearby airports with service to King Fahd International Airport.
Metric BLR→DMM MAA→DMM CCJ→DMM
Distance from BLR 166 mi 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 8 13
Flight time 4h 45m 6h 4m 4h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of BLR with service to King Fahd International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Ad Dammam is 2.5 hours behind Bengaluru.
BLR: IST · DMM: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Bengaluru, it's 3.5:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
Distance & Flight Time
2,026 mi / 3,260 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Getting to BLR

Namma Metro's Yellow Line (RV Road to Bommasandra, with airport extension) opened in phases; confirm current operational status and fares before travel. BMTC Vayu Vajra (Big10) airport buses run from multiple city points for INR 250–320 and take 45–90 minutes depending on traffic.Ola and Uber from the city centre to the airport cost INR 600–1,000 and take 45–75 minutes in normal traffic. Bengaluru is notorious for severe traffic congestion, especially on Bellary Road and the BIAL access road; allow substantial buffer time during peak hours (08:00–10:30 and 17:30–21:00). Prepaid taxis also operate from the terminal.

BLR–DMM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bengaluru to Ad Dammam route.
Route details
Distance2,026 mi / 3,260 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BLR
IATA / ICAOBLR / VOBL
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr40.7M
Elevation3,000 ft / 914 m
Destination: DMM
IATA / ICAODMM / OEDF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BLR to DMM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru to King Fahd International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,026 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BLR to DMM: Air India Express.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Zayed and Sharjah.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DMM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ad Dammam is 2.5 hours behind Bengaluru.
Yes, return flights from DMM to BLR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MAA and CCJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BLR to DMM

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BLR to DMM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BLR to DMM is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,026 miles (3,260 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Zayed and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chennai (MAA) and Calicut (CCJ).