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

HBE Airport Page →
1,115 mi airlines 20/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 5h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
E5337
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
10:20 AM
EET
2:05 PM
+03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV3278
SV Saudia
321
11:25 AM
EET
3:10 PM
+03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS653
MS Egyptair
738
3:20 PM
EET
7:00 PM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV334
SV Saudia
321
10:25 PM
EET
2:10 AM+1
+03
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV3277
SV Saudia
321
6:15 AM
+03 T2
8:46 AM
EET
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
E5338
E5 Air Arabia Egypt
320
2:55 PM
+03 T2
5:15 PM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY3393
EY Etihad
321
7:05 PM
+03 T2
9:25 PM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV333
SV Saudia
321
7:05 PM
+03 T2
9:25 PM
EET
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MS654
MS Egyptair
738
8:00 PM
+03 T5
10:10 PM
EET
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Alexandria to Riyadh
3 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,115 mi 2h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HBE–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 12 321 2h45 SkyTeam
E5 Air Arabia Egypt 5 320 2h45
MS Egyptair 3 738 2h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – E5
321 Airbus A321 – SV
738 Boeing 737-800 – MS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (12 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: E5 (5 flights/wk, 25%)
Star Alliance: MS (3 flights/wk, 15%)
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
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HBE to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
282
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 CAI→RUH
Distance from HBE 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6
Weekly flights 20 69
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of HBE with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
HBE: EET · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,115 mi / 1,795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m.
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 40m to 2h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights20 out / 27 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 2h 40m to 2h 45m. The route covers 1,115 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair and Saudia.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from HBE to RUH. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, MED, DMM, IST, JED, AMM, DXB, SAW and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from RUH to HBE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair and Saudia. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HBE to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HBE to RUH ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,115 miles (1,795 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cairo (CAI).