IndiGo is all set to launch direct Bengaluru–Riyadh flights from November 16, offering faster and convenient travel for South Indian travellers and Gulf expatriates.
In welcome news for South Indian travellers and expatriates in the Middle East, IndiGo has announced the launch of direct flights between Bengaluru and Riyadh, starting November 16, 2025. The new service will be operated with Airbus A320 aircraft and will offer affordable and convenient travel between India’s tech capital and Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital city.
With this new connection, Riyadh becomes the second Saudi city after Jeddah to be directly linked to Bengaluru by IndiGo. The airline already operates flights connecting India to Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah and Riyadh, strengthening its growing presence in the Gulf region.
The new Bengaluru–Riyadh service is expected to make travel much easier for thousands of expatriates from Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh who work and live in Saudi Arabia. Many passengers currently travel via Mumbai, Hyderabad or other Gulf hubs to reach Riyadh; the new non-stop route will save both time and cost.
M Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales at 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.”
Flight schedule (effective November 16, 2025)
| Sector | Flight No: | Da ys of Operation | Departure | Arrival |
| Bengaluru → Riyadh | 6E 0053 | Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun | 22:05 | 01:20 (+1) |
| Riyadh → Bengaluru | 6E 0054 | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun | 02:20 | 09:15 |
Tickets for the new route are now open for booking on www.goIndiGo.in, the IndiGo mobile app and through authorised travel agents.
This launch further strengthens IndiGo’s commitment to improving connectivity between South India and the Gulf, offering a faster, more comfortable journey for families, professionals and workers who frequently travel between the two regions.
Published: 30 Oct 2025, 04:11 pm IST
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