Spata-Artemida to Riyadh (ATH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ATH–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Aegean Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,606 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 7 | 320 | 3h45-4h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| A3 Aegean Airlines | 4 | 320 | 4h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ATH: EEST · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Spata-Artemida, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
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.
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.
ATH–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ATH to RUH
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and Aegean Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ATH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATH to RUH is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,606 miles (2,585 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.