Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh (TRV–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,292 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DMM Ad Dammam 7h IX → A3AFAI Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 7h 12m AIEKIX → AZCZEK Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 7h 25m GF → AZGFKL Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 40m AIEYIX → EYMUNH Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 7h 50m AIIXOV → OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 9h AIIXQR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 30m 6EAIG9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh flights
KWI Kuwait City 9h 40m J9KU → J9KUSV Kuwait City (KWI) to Riyadh flights
BOM Mumbai 11h 35m 6EAIET → 6EAIRX Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 4m 6EAIET → 6EAISV New Delhi (DEL) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,292 mi 6h nonstop -2.5h behind

TRV–RUH 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 6h.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop TRV–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
IX Air India Express 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: IX (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TRV to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DMM ~7h 0m DXB ~7h 12m BAH ~7h 25m AUH ~7h 40m NMI ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Thiruvananthapuram

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric TRV→RUH COK→RUH CCJ→RUH
Distance from TRV – 121 mi 195 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 4
Weekly flights – 32 35
Flight time 6h 5h 4h 38m
Kochi (COK) to Riyadh flights · Calicut (CCJ) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of TRV with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Thiruvananthapuram.
TRV: IST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Thiruvananthapuram, it's 3.5:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,292 mi / 3,688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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For Hajj and Umrah, separate visa categories apply through the Nusuk platform. Work visas require employer sponsorship through the Saudi MOFA.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

TRV–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thiruvananthapuram to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,292 mi / 3,688 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TRV
Full nameThiruvananthapuram International Airport
IATA / ICAOTRV / VOTV
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TRV to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,292 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from TRV to RUH: Air India Express. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Fahd, Dubai and Bahrain.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Thiruvananthapuram.
Yes, return flights from RUH to TRV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include COK and CCJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TRV to RUH

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) 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.

TRV to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TRV to RUH is about 6 hours 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 King Fahd, Dubai and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kochi (COK) and Calicut (CCJ).