Kochi to Riyadh (COK–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
COK–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Air India Express lead the route. The flight covers 2,200 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 5 | 333 | 5h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| IX Air India Express | 3 | 7M8 | 5h30 | – | – | – |
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 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 23 | – |
| Flight time | 5h | 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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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 Air India Express and Saudia. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
COK to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COK to RUH ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,200 miles (3,540 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CCJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calicut (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).