‍DALLAS – India’s largest low-cost carrier (LCC), Indigo (6E) will commence direct services between Bengaluru (BLR) and RUH on November 16, 2025. 

The LCC will offer this service five times a week. The airline will operate the route with Airbus A320 aircraft, offering affordable, seamless connectivity for travellers. 

“As Saudi Arabia’s capital and a key hub for trade and investment, Riyadh is significant for IndiGo to strengthen air connectivity with India. This new route from Bengaluru marks IndiGo’s fourth non-stop connection to Riyadh, after Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad. It will enhance accessibility for business and workforce from the region while reinforcing IndiGo’s growing network across Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. With this launch, we continue our focus on expanding international connectivity and making travel more convenient.” Mr. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Sales, IndiGo, said.

IndiGo Expands Saudi Arabia Footprint

The addition of the BLR route strengthens IndiGo’s presence in the region. This expansion supports the increasing demand driven by business travel, trade, workforce movement, and tourism between India and the Middle East. 

At present, 6E connects India with four key cities in Saudi Arabia – Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), Dammam (DMM), and Madinah (MED,) along with a growing network across the Middle East. 

With its fleet of over 400 aircraft, 6E operates around 2200 daily flights, connecting over 90 domestic and more than 40 international destinations. The carrier has welcomed over 118 million customers in the 2025 financial year.