Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh (CDG–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV144+2
SV Saudia
777
11:30 AM
CEST T1
6:45 PM
+03
6h 15m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF684+3
AF Air France
359
1:19 PM
CEST T2E
8:36 PM
+03
6h 17m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6542cs
SV Saudia
359
4:10 PM
CEST T2E
11:25 PM
+03
6h 15m
18%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV143+1
SV Saudia
777
2:00 AM
+03 T2
7:35 AM
CEST
6h 35m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF6671cs
AF Air France
777
2:00 AM
+03 T2
7:35 AM
CEST
6h 35m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF685+2
AF Air France
359
8:45 AM
+03 T5
2:25 PM
CEST
6h 40m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV6541
SV Saudia
359
8:45 AM
+03 T5
2:25 PM
CEST
6h 40m
80%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CAI Cairo 8h 10m ACAFKL E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 8h 10m AFAZEY ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
ZRH Zurich 8h 13m AFG3KQ SV Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 20m GASV AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 30m 4YA3AC SV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 30m 6EAFAM SV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 8h 35m A3AFGQ A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 8h 40m 3U6EAF F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 9h AFBAG3 BASVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 9h GFXY AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh
3 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,890 mi 6h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

CDG–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Air France and Great Barrier Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,890 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 12 359, 777 6h15 SkyTeam
AF Air France 5 359 6h17 SkyTeam
GF Great Barrier Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AF, SV
777 Boeing 777 – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + SV (17 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: GF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CDG to RUH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,114
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,890 mi / 4,650 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

French 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.

Getting to CDG

RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.

Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).

CDG–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,890 mi / 4,650 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights17 out / 24 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,890 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from CDG to RUH: Saudia, Air France and Great Barrier Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cairo, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Zürich.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from RUH to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 CDG to RUH

Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia, Air France and Great Barrier Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CDG to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to RUH is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,890 miles (4,650 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 41 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci and Zürich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.