Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram (RUH–TRV) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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.
RUH–TRV had nonstop service from Air India Express, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,292 miles in 5h 15m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IX Air India Express | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · TRV: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8.5:00 PM in Thiruvananthapuram.
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–TRV Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to TRV
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) had nonstop service from Air India Express, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RUH to TRV Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to TRV is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,292 miles (3,688 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kempegowda, Zayed and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.