Saudi Arabia trip from Indian cities: flights and budget compared
How a Saudi Arabia trip differs depending on where in India you start, covering 32 departure cities.
The short answer
- Shortest journey: Kochi, about 3h 30m non-stop.
- Non-stop routes from 7 of 32 cities.
- Lowest budget estimate per person: ₹55,000 (from Bangalore).
- Most travellers spend about 7 days.
All departure cities compared
Sorted by lowest indicative fare. Fare ranges and budgets are rough Trripah route estimates, not quotes or live prices, so use the live fares above for real numbers where shown.
| City | Flight time | Route | Indicative fare range | Budget / mid-range per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad AMD | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Bangalore BLR | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Chennai MAA | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Delhi DEL | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Hyderabad HYD | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Kochi COK | 3h 30m | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Kolkata CCU | 5h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Mumbai BOM | 4h | Non-stop | ₹15,000–₹30,000 | ₹55,000 / ₹95,000 |
| Amritsar ATQ | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Chandigarh IXC | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Coimbatore CJB | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Guwahati GAU | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Indore IDR | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Jaipur JAI | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Lucknow LKO | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Madurai IXM | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Mangaluru IXE | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Nagpur NAG | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Thiruvananthapuram TRV | 5h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Tiruchirappalli TRZ | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Visakhapatnam VTZ | 6h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹18,000–₹33,000 | ₹60,000 / ₹1 L |
| Belagavi IXG | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Bhopal BHO | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Hubballi HBX | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Mysuru MYQ | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Nashik ISK | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Pune PNQ | 6h 30m | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Rajkot RAJ | 6h 30m | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Salem SXV | 7h 30m | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Surat STV | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Tirunelveli TRV | 7h | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
| Vadodara BDQ | 6h 30m | Via Riyadh (RUH) or Jeddah (JED) | ₹20,000–₹35,000 | ₹65,000 / ₹1.1 L |
Good to know for every city
- Best months: November, December, January, February, March.
- Visa for Indians: Tourist e-Visa — USD 105, apply at visitsaudi.com (instant approval). See the Saudi Arabia visa guide.
- Plan your budget with the Saudi Arabia budget guide and see Saudi Arabia tour packages.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fly non-stop to Saudi Arabia from India?
Non-stop routes are listed from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kochi. From the other 25 cities in this comparison, you connect through a hub.
When is the best time to fly to Saudi Arabia?
November, December, January, February, March are the best months for Saudi Arabia. Fares are usually higher in peak season, so book early.