Spata-Artemida to Riyadh (ATH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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A3 Aegean
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10:25 PM
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Spata-Artemida to Riyadh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,606 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

ATH–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Aegean Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATH–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
A3 Aegean Airlines 3 320 3h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – A3
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: A3 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATH to RUH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATH to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
GVA ~13h 35m IST ~13h 43m VIE ~14h 0m BOM ~15h 50m DOH ~16h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,610
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Spata-Artemida.
ATH: EET · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,606 mi / 2,585 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders can obtain a Saudi eVisa online for tourism, business, or Umrah. The eVisa is multiple-entry, valid for one year, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. The total cost is around $140, which includes the visa fee and mandatory health insurance. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ATH

Metro Line 3 (blue line) connects Monastiraki and Syntagma stations in central Athens to the airport in 40 minutes for €10 one-way (€18 return, valid 48 hours). Trains run every 30 minutes from roughly 05:30 to midnight. Suburban rail (Proastiakos) also serves the airport, useful from Piraeus and the northern suburbs.

Express buses (X93 to Kifissos Bus Terminal, X95 to Syntagma, X96 to Piraeus) run 24/7 for €6.20 and take 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis from the city centre are metered with a flat rate of €40 (day) or €55 (night/holidays) from the airport to downtown. Ride-shares are limited; metered taxis are the standard option.

Facts

ATH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Spata-Artemida to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance1,606 mi / 2,585 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: ATH
Full nameAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATH to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 3h 45m. The route covers 1,606 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Aegean Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ATH to RUH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GVA, IST, VIE, BOM, DOH, BEY, SHJ, CAI, CDG, JED, BAH, AUH, FCO, DXB, FRA, AMM, AMS, ORD, ZRH, LHR, DEL, PVG, PEK and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Spata-Artemida.
Yes, return flights from RUH to ATH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATH to RUH

Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Aegean Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATH to RUH ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,585 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via GVA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.