Air India Express News: Riyadh and Bahrain Flights From Thiruvananthapuram
Air India Express News
Air India Express is set to start new direct international flights from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Riyadh and Bahrain from October 27, 2026. The new services will expand direct air connectivity between Kerala and important destinations in the Gulf region.
According to Thiruvananthapuram airport, bookings for both new routes are already open. The introduction of these services will provide passengers with additional travel options and improve direct connectivity from the state capital to Gulf destinations.
The new Thiruvananthapuram-Riyadh service is particularly significant for passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia. The airport said direct connectivity between Thiruvananthapuram and Riyadh has been a long-standing demand among travellers. The new service is expected to provide a direct option for passengers who need to travel between the two cities.
Air India Express will also introduce direct flights between Thiruvananthapuram and Bahrain. The service will add another Gulf destination to the airport’s international network and give travellers more choices for direct travel.
Kerala has strong air links with several Gulf destinations, and international flights play an important role in connecting the state with countries across the region. The addition of Riyadh and Bahrain services is expected to further strengthen these connections from Thiruvananthapuram.
Passengers travelling for work, business, family visits or other purposes will have more direct flight options once the new services begin. The routes will also provide an additional choice for travellers who currently use connecting flights or other airports for their journeys.
The airport has confirmed that bookings for the new services are available ahead of the October 27 launch. Travellers can check flight schedules, fares and availability while planning their trips.
The launch of the two routes is part of the continued expansion of international air connectivity from Thiruvananthapuram. With direct services to Riyadh and Bahrain, passengers will have improved access to two important Gulf destinations.
The new flights are scheduled to begin on October 27, 2026, giving passengers in Kerala another option for direct international travel. The Thiruvananthapuram airport expects the new services to strengthen its links with the Gulf region and meet passenger demand for additional international connectivity.
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