Riyadh to Calicut (RUH–CCJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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RUH–CCJ 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 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX Air India Express | 7 | 7M8 | 4h55 | – | – | – |
| SV Saudia | 7 | 321 | 5h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| XY flynas | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · CCJ: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8.5:00 PM in Calicut.
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–CCJ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to CCJ
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Calicut International Airport (CCJ) are connected by nonstop service from Air India Express, Saudia and flynas. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RUH to CCJ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to CCJ ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,139 miles (3,442 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via COK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.