Riyadh to Kolkata (RUH–CCU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RUH and CCU. Nearest airports to RUH with scheduled service: Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD, 166 mi) · Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF, 176 mi) · Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ, 205 mi)
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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 7h 43m EYGAMU → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kolkata flights
DXB Dubai 7h 47m AFEKF3 → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kolkata flights
DAC Dhaka 7h 55m AFAZBG → 6EBGBS Dhaka (DAC) to Kolkata flights
DEL New Delhi 7h 55m 6EAISV → 6EA3AF New Delhi (DEL) to Kolkata flights
BOM Mumbai 8h 15m 6EAISV → 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Kolkata flights
DOH Doha 8h 25m AYB6BA → QR Doha (DOH) to Kolkata flights
LKO Lucknow 8h 34m XY → 6E Lucknow (LKO) to Kolkata flights
BLR Bengaluru 9h IX → 6EAIIX Bengaluru (BLR) to Kolkata flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 15h 8m CZSV → 6E Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kolkata flights
BKK Bangkok 20h 15m SVVN → 6ETGW2 Bangkok (BKK) to Kolkata flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Riyadh to Kolkata
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2.5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to CCU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
AUH ~7h 43m DXB ~7h 47m DAC ~7h 55m DEL ~7h 55m BOM ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
706
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8.5:00 PM in Kolkata.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

RUH–CCU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Kolkata route.
Route details
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: CCU
Full nameNetaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA / ICAOCCU / VECC
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr21.2M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to CCU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Dubai and Hazrat Shahjalal.
Kolkata is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
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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 Zayed, Dubai and Hazrat Shahjalal. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.