Jeddah to Riyadh (JED–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JED–RUH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, Faso Airways and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia Also: AF, AZ, GA, KL, KQ, MH, PR | 343 | 320, 321, 330, 333, 773, 777, 789 | 1h35-1h50 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AZ, GA, KL, KQ, MH, PR |
| F3 Faso Airways | 138 | 320 | 1h35-1h45 | – | – | – |
| XY flynas Also: ET | 133 | 32N | 1h45 | – | – | ET |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Jeddah
| Metric | JED→RUH | TIF→RUH | YNB→RUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JED | – | 90 mi | 184 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 779 | 98 | 24 |
| Flight time | 1h 45m | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
JED: +03 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
The Haramain High Speed Railway connects JED Airport Station to Jeddah city (King Abdullah Station) in about 15 minutes (SAR 20–25). The same line runs to Mecca and Medina, making it useful for Hajj and Umrah travelers.Taxis from central Jeddah cost SAR 60–100 and take 25–45 minutes. Uber and Careem operate widely and typically run SAR 40–80. Driving yourself is straightforward; the airport is well signed from King Abdulaziz Road and the Ring Road.
JED–RUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Jeddah to Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Busiest Air Route
JED-RUH connects the kingdom's commercial gateway on the Red Sea to its capital and administrative centre. The route sees 30 or more daily nonstop departures in each direction across Saudia, flynas, and flyadeal. Block time is 1 hour 30 to 45 minutes on the 850 km sector. Saudia flies A330 and A320 family equipment depending on time of day. flynas and flyadeal operate all-A320neo fleets. The route is a shuttle operation with departures as frequent as every 30 minutes during peak morning and evening blocks. It carries government workers, business travelers, and religious travelers connecting through Jeddah to Makkah.
Capacity Surges and Infrastructure
Hajj season transforms JED-RUH into one of the most intensely operated domestic routes globally. Saudia brings in widebody aircraft and adds dozens of supplemental frequencies. Outside Hajj, Umrah travel during Ramadan produces a secondary demand peak. Riyadh's King Khalid Airport handles the domestic load across multiple terminals. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 includes plans for a new Riyadh airport (RIA) in King Salman International Airport, which will eventually replace RUH with capacity for 120 million passengers annually. Jeddah's airport opened a new terminal in 2019 and continues phased expansion to handle the growing traffic base.