Air India Express Adds Riyadh, Bahrain Flights to Thiruvananthapuram’s Gulf Network

The Riyadh connection addresses what airport authorities described as a long-standing demand for direct access to the Saudi capital. Air India Express already operates a daily service to Dammam, and the new route will widen its connections between Thiruvananthapuram and Saudi Arabia.

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Air India Express Adds Riyadh, Bahrain Flights to Thiruvananthapuram’s Gulf Network

Airport authorities said the Riyadh service is expected to particularly benefit expatriates from southern Kerala and neighbouring Tamil Nadu who live and work in Saudi Arabia. For passengers who would otherwise need a connecting itinerary, the direct service could remove a stopover from the journey.

On the Bahrain route, the airline will join Gulf Air, which already operates daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram. The additional departures will give passengers another carrier to consider when comparing schedules and fares.

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The expansion is based on an existing Gulf network. As noted by the airport, Thiruvananthapuram currently sees “over 250 weekly arrivals and departures” to and from the Gulf, which is vital for the city.

Air India Express’s booking webpage shows Thiruvananthapuram – Riyadh for travel on 27 October. Prices shown are subject to availability and may change at any time before purchase.

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