Qassim to Riyadh (ELQ–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV1272+1
SV Saudia
320
11:00 AM
+03
12:05 PM
+03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1273+1
SV Saudia
320
9:05 AM
+03 T4
10:10 AM
+03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3797cs
KL KLM
320
9:05 AM
+03 T4
10:15 AM
+03
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1267
SV Saudia
320
8:30 PM
+03 T4
9:35 PM
+03
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qassim to Riyadh
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 205 mi 1h 5m nonstop 13 1-stop hubs

ELQ–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 205 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELQ–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 7 320 1h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELQ to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELQ to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
434
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.

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Qassim

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric ELQ→RUH DWD→RUH HAS→RUH
Distance from ELQ 130 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 8
Weekly flights 7 3 73
Flight time 1h 5m 1h 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of ELQ with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Qassim.
ELQ: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Qassim, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
205 mi / 329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 5m.

ELQ–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qassim to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance205 mi / 329 km
Flight time1h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 21 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: ELQ
IATA / ICAOELQ / OEGS
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,126 ft / 648 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELQ to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 1h 5m. The route covers 205 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Saudia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from ELQ to RUH. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAH, HMB, MUX, MED, DXB, DOH, JED, DMM, CAI, AUH, BAH, SHJ and AJF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to ELQ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DWD and HAS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ELQ to RUH

Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ELQ to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELQ to RUH ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 205 miles (329 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via RAH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dawadmi (DWD) and Ha'il (HAS).