Alexandria to Riyadh (HBE–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
E5337
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
11:25 AM
EEST
2:20 PM
+03
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS653
MS Egyptair
738
3:15 PM
EEST
6:00 PM
+03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV334+2
SV Saudia
321
9:40 PM
EEST
1:40 AM+1
+03
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
E5338
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
3:10 PM
+03 T2
6:10 PM
EEST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY3393cs
EY Etihad
321
6:45 PM
+03 T2
9:40 PM
EEST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL3937cs
KL KLM
321
6:45 PM
+03 T2
9:40 PM
EEST
2h 55m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV333+2
SV Saudia
321
6:45 PM
+03 T2
9:40 PM
EEST
2h 55m
76%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS654
MS Egyptair
738
7:00 PM
+03 T5
9:55 PM
EEST
2h 55m
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
MED Medina 4h 48m MSSM AZF3GA Medina (MED) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 4h 55m E5EYMS AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 5h 25m E5SM ETRJSV Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
DMM Ad Dammam 5h 43m E5MS A3AFET Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
KWI Kuwait City 5h 50m J9 J9SV Kuwait City (KWI) to Riyadh flights
SSH Sharm El Sheikh 6h 23m SM SVXY Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 10m MSTGTK F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 7h 35m FZ EKF3FZ Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 9h 30m VAWB BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
SHJ Sharjah 14h 23m G9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh flights
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Alexandria to Riyadh
3 carriers, 13 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,115 mi 2h 55m nonstop

HBE–RUH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair lead the route. The flight covers 1,115 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HBE–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 7 321 4h SkyTeam
E5 Air Arabia Egypt 3 320 2h55
MS Egyptair 3 738 2h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – E5
321 Airbus A321 – SV
738 Boeing 737-800 – MS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: E5 (3 flights/wk, 23%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HBE to RUH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HBE to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
482
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 Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric HBE→RUH DBB→RUH SPX→RUH
Distance from HBE 73 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 13 6 7
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 5m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of HBE with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,115 mi / 1,795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.

HBE–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance1,115 mi / 1,795 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights13 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HBE
IATA / ICAOHBE / HEAX
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation171 ft / 52 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HBE to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,115 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from HBE to RUH: Saudia, Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair.
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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia.
Yes, return flights from RUH to HBE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBB, SPX and CAI. 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.

Flights from HBE to RUH

Alexandria International Airport (HBE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia, Air Arabia Egypt and Egyptair. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HBE to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HBE to RUH is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,115 miles (1,795 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include El Alamein (DBB), Al Jiza (SPX) and Cairo (CAI).