Riyadh to Ahmedabad (RUH–AMD) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DXB Dubai 5h 58m AFEKF3 6EEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Ahmedabad flights
DOH Doha 6h 15m AYB6BA QR Doha (DOH) to Ahmedabad flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 6h 15m EYGAMU 3L6EEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ahmedabad flights
BOM Mumbai 6h 30m 6EAISV 6E9IAF Mumbai (BOM) to Ahmedabad flights
KWI Kuwait City 6h 50m J9SV J9 Kuwait City (KWI) to Ahmedabad flights
DEL New Delhi 7h 34m 6EAISV 6EAFAI New Delhi (DEL) to Ahmedabad flights
JED Jeddah 7h 35m AFAIAZ 6EQP Jeddah (JED) to Ahmedabad flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 10m IX 6EAIIX Bengaluru (BLR) to Ahmedabad flights
LKO Lucknow 8h 16m XY 6E Lucknow (LKO) to Ahmedabad flights
SHJ Sharjah 8h 50m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Ahmedabad flights
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Riyadh to Ahmedabad
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RUH and AMD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to AMD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
805
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Ahmedabad is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · AMD: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8.5:00 PM in Ahmedabad.
Visa & Entry

Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter India. The e-visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in is the fastest route: $25 for 30 days (single entry) or $40 for 1 year (multiple entry, 90-day stays). Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Upload your passport bio page and a recent photo against a white background. The e-visa works at 28 airports and 5 seaports. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with two blank pages.

Saudi Arabia hosts over 2 million Indian workers, making this one of the busiest air corridors in the world. The traditional sticker visa through VFS Global in Riyadh or Jeddah costs SAR 290 for a 1-year multiple-entry tourist visa (processing 3 to 5 business days). India also offers a 5-year e-tourist visa ($80). For business visits, the e-business visa ($80 for 1 year) covers meetings and conferences.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Delhi run about 4 hours 30 minutes, and Riyadh to Mumbai runs about 4 hours on Saudia, Air India, IndiGo, and flynas. Jeddah to Hyderabad, Kochi, Lucknow, and Calicut all have direct service, reflecting the large Indian diaspora in the western region. India uses the Indian rupee (INR), trading at roughly 22.50 INR per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere, and UPI-based payments dominate. Card payments work at hotels and larger businesses. No mandatory vaccinations. Delhi Metro costs INR 10 to INR 60 per trip (SAR 0.44 to SAR 2.67). Mumbai's local trains cost INR 5 to INR 15. Uber and Ola operate in all major Indian cities.

RUH–AMD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Ahmedabad route.
Route details
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: AMD
IATA / ICAOAMD / VAAH
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation189 ft / 58 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to AMD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Hamad and Zayed.
Ahmedabad is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Yes, return flights from AMD to RUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Hamad and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.