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Among airlines operating New Delhi to Riyadh flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between New Delhi and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• flynas
• IndiGo
• Air India
• SAUDIA

Flights from New Delhi to Riyadh usually depart from New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Delhi to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $336 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $391 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $27–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from New Delhi to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Kuwait City (KWI) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 12% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New Delhi to Riyadh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 15%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $367 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $430: a $63 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New Delhi to Riyadh route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on New Delhi to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Riyadh City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New Delhi to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 4:10 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 3:14 am.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

A nonstop flight from New Delhi to Riyadh takes 5h 14m, covering 1,886 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from New Delhi to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Air India is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New Delhi to Riyadh flights are:

• Air India: 81% on time
• IndiGo: 79% on time
• SAUDIA: 73% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 71% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 9h 30m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) and 10h 07m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Riyadh is 2 hours behind New Delhi (Arabian Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Final Rentals
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from New Delhi to Riyadh range from $320 to $475, with an average of $390 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.