Abha to Riyadh (AHB–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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532 mi airlines 148/wk
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SV1680
SV Saudia
330
12:35 AM
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2:15 AM
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SV1662
SV Saudia
330
6:50 AM
+03
8:30 AM
+03
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GF5879
GF Gulf
32N
7:25 AM
+03
9:00 AM
+03
1h 35m
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EY7403
EY Etihad
32N
7:25 AM
+03
9:00 AM
+03
1h 35m
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EY7401
EY Etihad
32N
8:45 AM
+03
10:20 AM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5877
GF Gulf
320
8:45 AM
+03
10:20 AM
+03
1h 35m
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SV1664
SV Saudia
320
8:50 AM
+03
10:30 AM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7433
EY Etihad
32N
12:35 PM
+03
2:10 PM
+03
1h 35m
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SV1670
SV Saudia
320
12:40 PM
+03
2:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7443
EY Etihad
32N
1:55 PM
+03
3:30 PM
+03
1h 35m
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F318
F3 flyadeal
320
2:00 PM
+03
3:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7405
EY Etihad
32N
3:50 PM
+03
5:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5881
GF Gulf
320
3:50 PM
+03
5:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5919
GF Gulf
32N
5:10 PM
+03
6:45 PM
+03
1h 35m
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F328
F3 flyadeal
320
5:10 PM
+03
6:50 PM
+03
1h 40m
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AZ5209
AZ ITA
330
6:35 PM
+03
8:15 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F322
F3 flyadeal
320
7:05 PM
+03
8:45 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F324
F3 flyadeal
320
8:40 PM
+03
10:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1678
SV Saudia
320
9:00 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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AZ5208
AZ ITA
320
9:00 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7407
EY Etihad
32N
9:20 PM
+03
10:55 PM
+03
1h 35m
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ET4556
ET Ethiopian
32N
9:20 PM
+03
10:55 PM
+03
1h 35m
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AZ5210
AZ ITA
320
4:10 AM
+03 T4
5:55 AM
+03
1h 45m
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EY7402
EY Etihad
32N
5:05 AM
+03 T3
6:45 AM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5916
GF Gulf
320
5:05 AM
+03 T3
6:45 AM
+03
1h 40m
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ET4521
ET Ethiopian
32N
5:25 AM
+03 T3
7:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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ET4585
ET Ethiopian
32N
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7400
EY Etihad
32N
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5874
GF Gulf
320
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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F317
F3 flyadeal
320
11:35 AM
+03 T3
1:20 PM
+03
1h 45m
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GF5876
GF Gulf
32N
1:30 PM
+03 T3
3:10 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1671
SV Saudia
333
1:35 PM
+03 T4
3:20 PM
+03
1h 45m
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F327
F3 flyadeal
320
2:45 PM
+03 T3
4:25 PM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5918
GF Gulf
32N
2:50 PM
+03 T5
4:30 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F321
F3 flyadeal
320
4:40 PM
+03 T3
6:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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F323
F3 flyadeal
320
6:15 PM
+03 T3
8:00 PM
+03
1h 45m
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GF5878
GF Gulf
320
7:00 PM
+03 T3
8:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7406
EY Etihad
32N
7:00 PM
+03 T3
8:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1673
SV Saudia
320
8:05 PM
+03 T4
9:50 PM
+03
1h 45m
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Abha to Riyadh
6 carriers, 148 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 148 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 35m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

AHB–RUH is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, Saudia and flyadeal lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AHB–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 42 32N 1h35
SV Saudia 35 320, 330 1h40 SkyTeam
F3 flyadeal 28 320 1h40
GF Gulf Air 22 320, 32N 1h35
AZ ITA Airways 14 320, 330 1h40 SkyTeam
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 32N 1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ, F3, GF, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET, EY, GF
330 Airbus A330 – AZ, SV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + F3 + GF (92 flights/wk, 62%)
SkyTeam: AZ + SV (49 flights/wk, 33%)
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 5%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AHB to RUH direction.
Mon
22
flights
Tue
21
flights
Wed
21
flights
Thu
21
flights
Fri
21
flights
Sat
21
flights
Sun
21
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
22
Nonstop flights
148
Outbound / wk
113
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AHB to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
261
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Abha

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric AHB→RUH GIZ→RUH BHH→RUH
Distance from AHB 93 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 5 2
Weekly flights 148 72 14
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 45m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of AHB with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Abha.
AHB: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Abha, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m.

AHB–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abha to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 856 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights148 out / 113 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: AHB
IATA / ICAOAHB / OEAB
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation6,858 ft / 2,090 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AHB to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Abha International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 40m. The route covers 532 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Gulf Air and Saudia.
There are approximately 148 nonstop flights per week from AHB to RUH. The return direction has about 113 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, DMM, JED, CAI, MCT, DXB and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to AHB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GIZ, BHH and EAM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AHB to RUH

Abha International Airport (AHB) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Gulf Air and Saudia. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AHB to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AHB to RUH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (856 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jizan (GIZ), Bisha (BHH) and Najran (EAM).