IndiGo to launch direct flights from Bengaluru to Riyadh starting November 16

IndiGo will launch direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh on November 16, 2025, enhancing its presence in the Middle East.

Updated on: Oct 30, 2025, 16:17:15 IST

By Yamini C S

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Low-cost carrier IndiGo is set to introduce direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh starting November 16, 2025, further strengthening its presence in the Middle East. The service, to be operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft, will cater to the growing flow of business travellers, professionals, and tourists between India and Saudi Arabia.

The Bengaluru to Riyadh service by IndiGo aims to meet rising demand from business travellers and tourists. (ANI Video Grab) (ANI Grab)

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The new route makes Riyadh the second Saudi city directly connected to Bengaluru, following Jeddah. IndiGo already flies from India to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, and Madinah, and the latest addition is expected to boost connectivity between southern India and the Gulf region, said a press release by the airline.

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According to the airline, the expansion comes amid rising passenger demand linked to trade, investment, and employment opportunities between the two countries.

Flight schedule

Bengaluru to Riyadh (6E 0053): Operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, departing Bengaluru at 22:05 and arriving in Riyadh at 01:20 (+1).

Riyadh to Bengaluru (6E 0054): Operates on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, departing Riyadh at 02:20 and landing in Bengaluru at 09:15.

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Mr Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales for IndiGo, said, “As Saudi Arabia’s capital and a key hub for trade and investment, Riyadh is significant for IndiGo to strengthen air connectivity with India. This new route from Bengaluru marks IndiGo’s fourth non-stop connection to Riyadh, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. It will enhance accessibility for business and workforce from the region while reinforcing IndiGo’s growing network across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. With this launch, we continue our focus on expanding international connectivity and making travel more convenient.”

Passengers can now book tickets for the route through IndiGo’s website, mobile app, or authorised travel agents.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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