Kochi to Riyadh (COK–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
COK–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Akasa Air, Saudia and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 2,200 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QP Akasa Air | 12 | 7M8 | 5h20-5h30 | – | – | – |
| SV Saudia | 5 | 330 | 5h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IX Air India Express Also: AI | 3 | 7M8 | 5h04 | – | – | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Kochi
| Metric | COK→RUH | CCJ→RUH | TRV→RUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COK | – | 74 mi | 121 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 23 | 30 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 20m | 5h 5m | 6h |
Travel Essentials
COK: IST · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Kochi, it's 3.5:00 PM in Riyadh.
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For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.
COK–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COK to RUH
Cochin International Airport (COK) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Akasa Air, Saudia and Air India Express. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
COK to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COK to RUH is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,200 miles (3,540 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sharjah, Dubai and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calicut (CCJ), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Kannur (CNN).