Expats can now fly home at lower fares; new flight service from September 2

KOCHI: Saudi Arabian budget airline Flynas will begin operations at Cochin International Airport from September 2. The airline will operate flights between Kochi and Riyadh three days a week. The new service will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. A 174-seat Airbus A320 will be used for the flights.

The flight from Kochi to Riyadh will depart at 8.50 am, while the return flight from Riyadh will arrive in Kochi at 8.05 am.

Currently, Air India Express, Akasa Air and Saudia operate direct flights from Cochin International Airport to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia.