Non-stop flights from Riyadh (RUH)
Riyadh Airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK), also known as King Khalid International Airport, is the second largest airport in Saudi Arabia.It is an international airport and serves the area of Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.Riyadh Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 121 destinations in 46 countries.
At present, there are 25 domestic flights from Riyadh.
The longest flight from Riyadh RUH is a 7,267 mile (11,695 km) non-stop route to Atlanta ATL. This direct flight takes around 15 hours and 7 minutes and is operated by Delta.
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In total there are 62 airlines flying from and to Riyadh. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Riyadh
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Riyadh, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Riyadh that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Riyadh. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Riyadh by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Riyadh below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Riyadh
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Riyadh to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Riyadh (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Riyadh
When planning a trip from Riyadh, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Riyadh, consider these 46 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Riyadh currently offers non-stop flights to 19 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Riyadh to 17 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of April, you can fly non-stop to 17 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Riyadh, you have the option to take a direct flight to 14 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Check out the 4 Warm Continental destinations below that are accessible via direct flights from Riyadh. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
At the moment, 2 Hot Continental destinations are accessible with a direct flight from Riyadh. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Riyadh. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
As of now, there's only one Warm Mediterranean destination that you can reach with a direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.
Business class flights from Riyadh
There are 102 airports that have flights from Riyadh in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from RUH are listed below:
First class flights from Riyadh
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 8 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from RUH.
Intercontinental flights from Riyadh
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Riyadh and Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Japan, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to Europe
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) has a significant network of flights from Riyadh to Europe.
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Vienna (VIE), Frankfurt (FRA), Geneva (GVA), Zürich (ZRH), Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), London Heathrow (LHR), seasonal flights to Athens (ATH), Mykonos (JMK), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), year-round flights to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO), seasonal flights to Barcelona (BCN), Málaga (AGP), Nice (NCE) and year-round flights to Paris (CDG).
Flynas: seasonal flights to Salzburg (SZG), Vienna (VIE), Geneva (GVA), Prague (PRG), Krakow (KRK), Moscow Vnukovo (VKO), Milan (Malpensa) (MXP), Tirana (TIA) and Sarajevo (SJJ).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC).
LOT (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Warsaw (WAW).
Azimuth: seasonal flights to Sochi (AER).
British Airways (Oneworld): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam): year-round to London Heathrow (LHR).
Aegean (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Athens (ATH).
ITA Airways: year-round to Rome (Fiumicino) (FCO).
Air France (SkyTeam): year-round to Paris (CDG).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Amsterdam (AMS).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to the US
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to New York City (JFK) and Washington (IAD).
Delta (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Atlanta (ATL).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to Africa
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to El Alamein (DBB), year-round flights to Alexandria (HBE), Cairo (CAI), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) and Casablanca (CMN).
Flynas: seasonal flights to El Alamein (DBB), Giza (SPX), Cairo (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH), Sohag (HMB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB).
Air Cairo: year-round to Asyut (ATZ), Cairo (CAI) and Sohag (HMB).
Air Arabia Egypt: year-round to Alexandria (HBE) and Cairo (CAI).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): year-round to Alexandria (HBE) and Cairo (CAI).
flyadeal: seasonal flights to Cairo (CAI).
Nesma Airlines: seasonal flights to Cairo (CAI).
Nile Air: seasonal flights to Cairo (CAI).
Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Casablanca (CMN).
Badr Airlines: seasonal flights to Port Sudan (PZU).
Euroairlines: seasonal flights to Port Sudan (PZU).
Tarco Air: seasonal flights to Port Sudan (PZU).
Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Addis Ababa (ADD).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to the Middle-East / Western Asia
Saudi Arabian, Flynas and flyadeal have a strong network of non-stop flights to the Middle-East.
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Bahrain Island (BAH), seasonal flights to Tbilisi (TBS), year-round flights to Amman (AMM), Kuwait City (KWI), seasonal flights to Salalah (SLL), year-round flights to Doha (DOH), Abha (AHB), Al Qaisumah / Hafr Al-Batin (AQI), Al Ula (ULH), Al-Baha (ABT), Al-Jawf (AJF), Arar (RAE), Bisha (BHH), Dammam (DMM), Dawadmi (DWD), Gassim (ELQ), Gurayat (URY), Ha'il (HAS), Jeddah (JED), Jizan (GIZ), Medina (MED), Najran (Nejran) (EAM), Rafha (RAH), Sharurah (SHW), Ta'if (TIF), Tabuk (TUU), Turaif (TUI), Wadi al-Dawasir (WAE), Yanbu (Yenbo) (YNB), seasonal flights to Antalya (AYT), Bodrum (BJV), year-round flights to Istanbul (IST), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).
Flynas: seasonal flights to Bahrain Island (BAH), Batumi (BUS), Tbilisi (TBS), Amman (AMM), Kuwait City (KWI), Salalah (SLL), Doha (DOH), Abha (AHB), Al Ula (ULH), Al-Baha (ABT), Al-Jawf (AJF), Dammam (DMM), Ha'il (HAS), Jeddah (JED), Jizan (GIZ), Medina (MED), Najran (Nejran) (EAM), Ta'if (TIF), Tabuk (TUU), Antalya (AYT), Bodrum (BJV), Hatay (HTY), Istanbul (IST), Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW), Trabzon (TZX), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Dubai (Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Baku (GYD).
Gulf Air: year-round to Bahrain Island (BAH).
flyadeal: seasonal flights to Amman (AMM), Abha (AHB), Al-Baha (ABT), Al-Jawf (AJF), Arar (RAE), Bisha (BHH), Dammam (DMM), Gurayat (URY), Jeddah (JED), Jizan (GIZ), Medina (MED), Najran (Nejran) (EAM), Ta'if (TIF), Tabuk (TUU), Istanbul (IST) and Dubai (DXB).
Royal Jordanian (Oneworld): year-round to Amman (AMM).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Kuwait Airways: year-round to Kuwait City (KWI).
Oman Air (Oneworld): year-round to Muscat (MCT).
SalamAir: seasonal flights to Muscat (MCT).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Lufthansa (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Dammam (DMM).
KLM (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Dammam (DMM).
Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED).
AJet: year-round to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Pegasus: seasonal flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) (SAW).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Etihad Airways: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Azerbaijan: seasonal flights to Baku (GYD).
Middle East (SkyTeam): year-round to Beirut (BEY).
Yemenia: year-round to Aden (ADE).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to India / South Asia
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) has a significant network of flights from Riyadh to India or Southern Asia.
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Dhaka (DAC), Kochi (COK), seasonal flights to Kozhikode (CCJ), Mumbai (BOM), year-round flights to New Delhi (DEL), Islamabad (ISB), Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), Peshawar (PEW) and seasonal flights to Damascus (DAM).
Biman Airlines: year-round to Dhaka (DAC).
US-Bangla Airlines: seasonal flights to Dhaka (DAC).
Flynas: seasonal flights to Hyderabad (HYD), Kozhikode (CCJ), Lucknow (LKO), Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL), Islamabad (ISB), Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE) and Damascus (DAM).
Air India (Star Alliance): year-round to Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL).
Air-India Express: year-round to Bengaluru (BLR), Kannur (CNN), seasonal flights to Kochi (COK), year-round flights to Kozhikode (CCJ), seasonal flights to Lucknow (LKO) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV).
Akasa Air: seasonal flights to Mumbai (BOM).
IndiGo Airlines: year-round to Hyderabad (HYD), Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL).
flyadeal: seasonal flights to Islamabad (ISB), Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), Peshawar (PEW), Sialkot (SKT) and Damascus (DAM).
Airblue: seasonal flights to Islamabad (ISB) and Lahore (LHE).
Fly Jinnah: year-round to Islamabad (ISB) and Lahore (LHE).
Pakistan: year-round to Islamabad (ISB), Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), Multan (MUX) and Sialkot (SKT).
Primera Air: seasonal flights to Islamabad (ISB) and Lahore (LHE).
Beond: seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
Himalaya Airlines: seasonal flights to Kathmandu (KTM).
Kam Air: seasonal flights to Kabul (KBL).
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Colombo (CMB).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to China
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round to Beijing Daxing (PKX) and Guangzhou (CAN).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Beijing (PEK).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): year-round to Shanghai (PVG).
China Southern: seasonal flights to Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX) and Urumqi (URC).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to East Asia
Cathay Pacific is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Riyadh to Eastern Asia. They fly seasonal to Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from Riyadh to South-East Asia
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), year-round flights to Manila (MNL), Bangkok (BKK) and seasonal flights to Phuket (HKT).
Cebu Pacific: seasonal flights to Manila (MNL).
Philippine Airlines: year-round to Manila (MNL).
Thai AirAsia X: seasonal flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Singapore (SIN).
International flights from Riyadh
Flights from Riyadh to Afghanistan
Kabul is the only destination in Afghanistan with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Kabul are offered by Kam Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Albania
In Albania, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Tirana. Direct flights to Tirana are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
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Flights from Riyadh to Austria
There are 2 destinations in Austria that have non-stop flights from Riyadh.
Direct flights to Salzburg are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
You can fly non-stop to Vienna with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Azerbaijan
There is 1 destination in Azerbaijan that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Baku. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Azerbaijan or Flynas.
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Flights from Riyadh to Bahrain
In Bahrain, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Bahrain Island. Non-stop flights to Bahrain Island are offered by Flynas, Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Riyadh. Non-stop flights to Dhaka are offered by Biman Airlines, Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and US-Bangla Airlines.
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Flights from Riyadh to Bosnia & Herzegovina
There is 1 destination in Bosnia & Herzegovina that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Sarajevo. Direct flights to Sarajevo are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
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Flights from Riyadh to China
In China there are several destinations from Riyadh (6 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by Air China (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Beijing Daxing is Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Guangzhou with China Southern or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Shanghai is China Eastern (SkyTeam).
To Shenzhen and Urumqi, you can fly with China Southern.
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Flights from Riyadh to Czechia
Prague is the only destination in Czechia with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Prague are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in August.
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Flights from Riyadh to Egypt
In Egypt there are several destinations from Riyadh (8 in total).
Non-stop flights to Alexandria are offered by Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair (Star Alliance) and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Asyut is Air Cairo.
Airlines that operate direct flights to Cairo are Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Egyptair (Star Alliance), flyadeal, Flynas, Nesma Airlines, Nile Air and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to El Alamein with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
To Giza and Hurghada, you can fly with Flynas.
You can fly non-stop to Sharm el-Sheikh with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Sohag with Air Cairo or Flynas.
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Flights from Riyadh to Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Addis Ababa. You can fly non-stop to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) or Flynas.
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Flights from Riyadh to France
If you are looking for a direct flight from Riyadh to France, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Nice are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop to Paris with Air France (SkyTeam) or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Georgia
In Georgia, there are 2 destinations from Riyadh.
Direct flights to Batumi are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in September.
You can fly non-stop to Tbilisi with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Germany
If you are looking for a direct flight from Riyadh to Germany, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
You can fly non-stop to Frankfurt with Lufthansa (Star Alliance) or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Munich is Lufthansa (Star Alliance). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Riyadh to Greece
There are 2 destinations in Greece that have non-stop flights from Riyadh.
You can fly non-stop to Athens with Aegean (Star Alliance) or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Mykonos is Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
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Flights from Riyadh to Hong Kong
There is 1 destination in Hong Kong that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Cathay Pacific (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
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Flights from Riyadh to India
In India there are several destinations from Riyadh (9 in total).
Direct flights to Bengaluru are offered by Air-India Express.
You can fly non-stop to Hyderabad with Flynas or IndiGo Airlines.
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Kannur with Air-India Express.
You can fly non-stop to Kochi with Air-India Express or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Non-stop flights to Kozhikode are offered by Air-India Express, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Lucknow with Air-India Express or Flynas.
From Riyadh to Mumbai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air India (Star Alliance), Akasa Air, Flynas, IndiGo Airlines and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Riyadh to New Delhi there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Air India (Star Alliance), Flynas, IndiGo Airlines and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram with Air-India Express. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Riyadh to Italy
In Italy, there are 2 destinations from Riyadh.
You can fly non-stop to Milan (Malpensa) with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Rome (Fiumicino) with ITA Airways or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Jordan
In Jordan, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Amman. From Riyadh to Amman there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, Royal Jordanian (Oneworld) and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Kenya
Nairobi is the only destination in Kenya with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Nairobi are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Kuwait
There is 1 destination in Kuwait that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Kuwait City. From Riyadh to Kuwait City there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are Flynas, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Lebanon
Beirut is the only destination in Lebanon with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Beirut are offered by Middle East (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Kuala Lumpur. Direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
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Flights from Riyadh to Maldives
There is 1 destination in Maldives that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Malé. Direct flights to Malé are offered by Beond. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
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Flights from Riyadh to Morocco
In Morocco, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Casablanca. You can fly non-stop to Casablanca with Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld) or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Nepal
Kathmandu is the only destination in Nepal with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Kathmandu are offered by Himalaya Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Netherlands
There is 1 destination in Netherlands that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Amsterdam. Direct flights to Amsterdam are offered by KLM (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Oman
There are 2 destinations in Oman that have non-stop flights from Riyadh.
You can fly non-stop to Muscat with Oman Air (Oneworld) or SalamAir.
You can fly non-stop to Salalah with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
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Flights from Riyadh to Pakistan
In Pakistan there are several destinations from Riyadh (6 in total).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Islamabad are Airblue, Fly Jinnah, flyadeal, Flynas, Pakistan, Primera Air and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Riyadh to Karachi there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, Pakistan and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Lahore are Airblue, Fly Jinnah, flyadeal, Flynas, Pakistan, Primera Air and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Multan is Pakistan.
You can fly non-stop to Peshawar with flyadeal or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Sialkot with flyadeal or Pakistan.
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Flights from Riyadh to Philippines
Manila is the only destination in Philippines with direct flights from Riyadh. Non-stop flights to Manila are offered by Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Poland
If you are looking for a direct flight from Riyadh to Poland, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Krakow are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
The only airline with direct flights to Warsaw is LOT (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in July.
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Flights from Riyadh to Qatar
In Qatar, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Doha. Non-stop flights to Doha are offered by Flynas, Qatar Airways (Oneworld) and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Russia
In Russia, there are 3 destinations from Riyadh.
Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Sochi with Azimuth. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Singapore
There is 1 destination in Singapore that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Singapore. Direct flights to Singapore are offered by Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance). This route is not operational yet but will start in June.
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Flights from Riyadh to Spain
If you are looking for a direct flight from Riyadh to Spain, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Barcelona and Málaga, you can fly with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Sri Lanka
In Sri Lanka, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is Colombo. Direct flights to Colombo are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
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Flights from Riyadh to Sudan
Port Sudan is the only destination in Sudan with direct flights from Riyadh. Non-stop flights to Port Sudan are offered by Badr Airlines, Euroairlines and Tarco Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Switzerland
There are 2 destinations in Switzerland that have non-stop flights from Riyadh.
You can fly non-stop to Geneva with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Zürich is Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Syria
There is 1 destination in Syria that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Damascus. Non-stop flights to Damascus are offered by flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to Thailand
In Thailand, there are 3 destinations from Riyadh.
Direct flights to Bangkok are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia X. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Phuket with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in August and ends in March.
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Flights from Riyadh to Turkey
In Turkey there are several destinations from Riyadh (7 in total).
To Antalya and Bodrum, you can fly with Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Hatay with Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Riyadh to Istanbul there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
Non-stop flights to Istanbul (Sabiha) are offered by AJet, Flynas and Pegasus.
All direct flights from Riyadh to Rize–Artvin and Trabzon are operated by Flynas.
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Flights from Riyadh to Uganda
Entebbe is the only destination in Uganda with direct flights from Riyadh. Direct flights to Entebbe are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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Flights from Riyadh to United Arab Emirates
There are 4 destinations in United Arab Emirates that have non-stop flights from Riyadh.
Non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Riyadh to Dubai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Emirates, flyadeal, Flydubai, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop from Riyadh to Dubai (Jebel Ali) with Flynas. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Dubai (Sharjah) is Air Arabia.
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Flights from Riyadh to United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, the only destination that has a direct flight from Riyadh is London Heathrow. Non-stop flights to London Heathrow are offered by British Airways (Oneworld), Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to United States
If you are looking for a direct flight from Riyadh to United States, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Atlanta are offered by Delta (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
To New York City and Washington, you can fly with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Flights from Riyadh to Yemen
There is 1 destination in Yemen that has a direct connection from Riyadh, which is Aden. Direct flights to Aden are offered by Yemenia.
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Domestic flights from Riyadh
Flights from Riyadh to Saudi Arabia
There are lots of domestic flights from Riyadh (RUH). 25 airports in Saudi Arabia have direct flights from the airport.
Non-stop flights to Abha are offered by flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
The only airline with direct flights to Al Qaisumah / Hafr Al-Batin is Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Al Ula with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
To Al-Baha and Al-Jawf, you can fly with flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Riyadh to Arar and Bisha are operated by flyadeal and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Riyadh to Dammam there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, KLM (SkyTeam), Lufthansa (Star Alliance) and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
To Dawadmi and Gassim, you can fly with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Gurayat with flyadeal or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Ha'il with Flynas or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Riyadh to Jeddah there are 4 airlines that have direct services, which are flyadeal, Flynas, Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld) and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Riyadh to Jizan, Medina and Najran (Nejran) are operated by flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
You can fly non-stop to Neom with flyadeal or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
All direct flights from Riyadh to Rafha, Red Sea and Sharurah are operated by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
To Ta'if and Tabuk, you can fly with flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All direct flights from Riyadh to Turaif, Wadi al-Dawasir and Yanbu (Yenbo) are operated by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
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Alternative airports near Riyadh
There are no alternative airports to Riyadh (RUH) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Riyadh?
There is 1 airport in Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the best airport to fly from Riyadh?
The most convenient airport to fly from Riyadh is King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
How many airlines fly from Riyadh?
There are 62 airlines flying from Riyadh to 121 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh?
Saudi Arabian, Flynas and flyadeal operate most flights from Riyadh. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Riyadh?
SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Oneworld are all flying from Riyadh.
How many nonstop flights are there from Riyadh?
There are roughly 10,799 flights departing from Riyadh every month (or 2,520 flights each week), to a total of 121 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Riyadh Airport?
The official name of Riyadh Airport is King Khalid International Airport.
What is the airport code of Riyadh Airport?
The airport code of Riyadh Airport is RUH.
What are the most popular flights from Riyadh?
Jeddah, Abha and Cairo are the 3 most popular routes from Riyadh. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Riyadh, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Riyadh?
| Riyadh to Jeddah | 1h 45m |
| Riyadh to Abha | 1h 40m |
| Riyadh to Cairo | 2h 40m |
| Riyadh to Dammam | 1h 15m |
| Riyadh to Medina | 1h 35m |
