Zaventem to Riyadh (BRU–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 41 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BRU and RUH. Nearest airports to BRU with scheduled service: Liège Airport (LGG, 46 mi) · Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 98 mi) · Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 20 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BEY Beirut 7h 35m ME → MESV Beirut (BEY) to Riyadh flights
BJV Bodrum 8h 5m XC → PCSVXY Bodrum (BJV) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 8h 5m 6EFIGF → SVTKXY Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 8h 25m JLMHQR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 35m XY → AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 8h 40m B6BACX → SVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
NCE Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 8h 55m A3SNSQ → SV Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (NCE) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 9h 10m AZFBFR → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 9h 15m MSSNTP → AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 9h 28m A3GQSK → A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zaventem to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BRU and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BRU to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
BEY ~7h 35m BJV ~8h 5m IST ~8h 5m DOH ~8h 25m JED ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,419
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Zaventem

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric BRU→RUH LGG→RUH AMS→RUH
Distance from BRU – 46 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 4 3
Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Riyadh flights · Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of BRU with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

Facts

BRU–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beirut Rafic Hariri, Milas Bodrum and İstanbul.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Zaventem.
Nearby alternatives include LGG and AMS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beirut Rafic Hariri, Milas Bodrum and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) and Amsterdam (AMS).