Calicut to Riyadh (CCJ–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
XY328
XY flyn
32N
9:10 AM
IST
11:45 AM
+03
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV713
SV Saudia
321
9:55 AM
IST
12:35 PM
+03
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX321
IX Air India
7M8
8:15 PM
IST
10:55 PM
+03
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV712
SV Saudia
321
1:00 AM
+03 T2
8:45 AM
IST
5h 15m
78%
M T W T F S S
Prices
IX322
IX Air India
7M8
11:55 PM
+03 T5
7:35 AM+1
IST
5h 10m
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
AUH Abu Dhabi 6h 45m 6EAIEY EYGAKL Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 7h IXOVWY OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Riyadh flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 13m 6EAIIX IX Bengaluru (BLR) to Riyadh flights
DMM Ad Dammam 7h 25m 6EIX A3AFET Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 7h 25m IX AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 7h 40m 6EAIEK EKF3FZ Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 8h 15m AIIXQR BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 45m 6EIXQP AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
BOM Mumbai 13h 30m 6EKL 6EAISV Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh flights
SHJ Sharjah 14h 20m AIG9IX G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh flights
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Calicut to Riyadh
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,139 mi 5h 10m nonstop -2.5h behind

CCJ–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India Express, Saudia and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 2,139 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CCJ–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express 7 7M8 5h10
SV Saudia 7 321 5h10 SkyTeam
XY flynas 7 32N 5h05
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – SV
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – IX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX + XY (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CCJ to RUH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CCJ to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
576
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 Riyadh from Calicut

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric CCJ→RUH COK→RUH BLR→RUH
Distance from CCJ 74 mi 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 2
Weekly flights 21 8 3
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 5h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of CCJ with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Calicut.
CCJ: IST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Calicut, it's 3.5:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,139 mi / 3,442 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa for tourism is available through visa.visitsaudi.com. It costs around 535 SAR (includes insurance), allows multiple entries, and is valid for 1 year with stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is typically within minutes. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.

CCJ–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calicut to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,139 mi / 3,442 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CCJ
IATA / ICAOCCJ / VOCL
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation342 ft / 104 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CCJ to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Calicut International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 5h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 2,139 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CCJ to RUH: Air India Express, Saudia and flynas.
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 Zayed, Muscat and Kempegowda.
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Calicut.
Yes, return flights from RUH to CCJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COK, BLR and TRV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CCJ to RUH

Calicut International Airport (CCJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express, Saudia and flynas. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CCJ to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CCJ to RUH is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,139 miles (3,442 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Zayed, Muscat and Kempegowda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kochi (COK), Bengaluru (BLR) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).