Barcelona to Riyadh (BCN–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BCN–RUH had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,781 miles in 5h 54m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Spanish passport holders can get a tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia online at visa.visitsaudi.com. The fee is SAR 480 (about EUR 120), which includes mandatory health insurance. The eVisa is a 1-year multiple-entry visa allowing stays of up to 90 days per visit and 180 days total per year. Processing is instant or within minutes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from entry.
The eVisa application requires a passport scan, a digital photo, and a credit card. No invitation letter, hotel booking, or flight itinerary is needed at the application stage. Visa on arrival is also available at Saudi airports for Spanish citizens, but the eVisa saves time at immigration.
Saudi Arabia has relaxed its dress code for tourists significantly since 2019. Women do not need to wear an abaya, though modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected in public. During Ramadan, eating and drinking in public during daylight hours is restricted. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
BCN–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to RUH
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BCN to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to RUH is about 5 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,781 miles (4,475 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Beirut Rafic Hariri and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.