Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch three-times-weekly nonstop service between Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Kochi's Cochin International Airport (COK) beginning September 1, 2026. The airline announced the route on its official website, with service operated by Airbus A320neo aircraft.
AeroRoutes confirms schedule details, listing flights XY399 (Riyadh 00:05, Kochi 08:00) and XY400 (Kochi 08:50, Riyadh 11:35) operating on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from September 2. Aviation Week reports the Riyadh–Kochi market is also served by Saudia, Air India Express, and Akasa Air, according to OAG Schedules Analyser data.
Kochi, also known as Cochin, is a major commercial city in Kerala in south India and a key hub for the Malayali expatriate community working in Saudi Arabia. The new flynas service forms part of the airline's ongoing India network expansion, which supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 international connectivity objectives.
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- flynas official announcement — flynas Launches Direct Flights Between Riyadh and Kochi Starting September 1
- Aviation Week Routes & Networks W/C Aug. 3, 2026
- AeroRoutes — flynas Adds Riyadh–Kochi From Sep 2026
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