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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:58 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:48 am.

The flight takes about 4h 53m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Kozhikode.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Kozhikode takes 4h 53m, covering 2,137 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.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Kozhikode range from $377 to $535, with an average of $452 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $452 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $431 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $450 for nonstop.

flynas is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SAUDIA has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to Kozhikode flights are:

• flynas: 96% on time
• SAUDIA: 95% on time
• Air India Express: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $26–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India Express and Akasa Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Kozhikode flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $1,733. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Kozhikode are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $194.

Flights from Riyadh to Kozhikode usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Kozhikode (CCJ).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Riyadh to Kozhikode route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

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

• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Riyadh to Kozhikode. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $404 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $525, a difference of $121.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• flynas
• SAUDIA
• Air India Express
• Akasa Air

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 30m, compared with 8h 19m via Sharjah (SHJ) and 8h 29m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Kozhikode flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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