Geneva to Riyadh (GVA–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV238
SV Saudia
330
4:43 PM
CEST T1
11:51 PM
+03
6h 8m
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SV239
SV Saudia
330
9:20 AM
+03 T2
2:35 PM
CEST
6h 15m
76%
M T W T F S S
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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 25m ME → MESV Beirut (BEY) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 7h 35m LXMSTP → E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 7h 50m RJ → ETRJSV Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 8h 35m AFAMBT → AFSV Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 8h 35m 6EPKTG → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 40m SV → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 8h 40m AZETEY → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 8h 45m 6EAMG3 → KLSV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 8h 45m IBMHQR → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 9h 10m B6BACX → BAIBSV London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Geneva to Riyadh
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,671 mi 6h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

GVA–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,671 miles in approximately 6h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GVA–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 4 330 6h08 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
330 Airbus A330 – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GVA to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GVA to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
BEY ~7h 25m CAI ~7h 35m AMM ~7h 50m CDG ~8h 35m IST ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,940
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Geneva, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,671 mi / 4,298 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 8m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders can apply for a tourist eVisa through visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs SAR 535 (about CHF 130) including insurance, is valid for 1 year, and allows multiple entries with stays up to 90 days per visit. Maximum total stay is 180 days per year. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

The eVisa typically processes within minutes. Visa on arrival is also available at Saudi airports for Swiss nationals. Women can travel independently. Dress codes are relaxed in tourist areas but modest clothing is expected in public. Alcohol is prohibited throughout the country.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GVA–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Geneva to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,671 mi / 4,298 km
Flight time6h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GVA
Full nameGeneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 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 GVA to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Geneva Cointrin International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 6h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 2,671 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GVA to RUH: Saudia.
This route has limited weekly 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 Beirut Rafic Hariri, Cairo and Queen Alia.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Geneva.
Yes, return flights from RUH to GVA 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 GVA to RUH

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GVA to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GVA to RUH is about 6 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,671 miles (4,298 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beirut Rafic Hariri, Cairo and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.