Jeddah to Riyadh (JED–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Jeddah to Riyadh
7 carriers, 343 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
343 Flights/wk
529 mi
1h 30m nonstop
59 1-stop hubs
JED–RUH is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, flyadeal and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop JED–RUH service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| SV Saudia | 175 | 320, 321, 330, 333, 773, 787 | 1h37-23h10 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| F3 flyadeal | 126 | 320 | 1h35 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 21 | 32N | 1h35 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AZ ITA Airways | 14 | 321, 330 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| GA Garuda Indonesia | 7 | 777 | 1h40 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| BA British Airways | 1 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JED to RUH direction.
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49
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53
Nonstop flights
343
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361
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JED to RUH.
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One-Stop Connections
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Longest
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Jeddah
Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
| Metric | JED→RUH | TIF→RUH | YNB→RUH |
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| Distance from JED | – | 90 mi | 184 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 343 | 42 | 19 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
Airports within 200 miles of JED with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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JED: +03 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
JED: +03 · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
529 mi / 852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 30m to 23h 10m.
Getting to JED
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.
Facts
JED–RUH Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Jeddah to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance529 mi / 852 km
Flight time1h 30m to 23h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights343 out / 361 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: JED
Full nameKing Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 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 JED to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 1h 30m to 23h 10m. The route covers 529 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, flyadeal, Garuda Indonesia, China Eastern Airlines and Saudia.
There are approximately 343 nonstop flights per week from JED to RUH. The return direction has about 361 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YNB, WAE, DAM, SHW, GYD, URY, BHH, VIE, GVA, ABT, MED, HBE, AMS, DMM, HAS, SHJ, GIZ, DOH, AHB, RAE, BAH, MCT, DXB, KHI, CAI, AJF, AMM, TUU, DEL, BEY, BKK, EAM, AQI, FCO, AUH, ISB, IST, LHE, SAW, COK, LHR, CMN, MUX, ATH, BLR, CCJ, DAC, ULH, BOM, ADD, CDG, IAD, AMD, PEW, FRA, LKO, CAN, MNL and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to JED are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Saudia operates around 15 to 18 daily nonstop departures in each direction. flynas adds 8 to 10 daily nonstops. flyadeal runs another 5 to 7. Combined, this puts the route at 30 or more daily departures each way. It is the busiest domestic air route in Saudi Arabia. Block time is 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes on the 850 km sector.
Jeddah flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Saudia uses the South Terminal. flynas and flyadeal use the North Terminal. In Riyadh, all domestic flights arrive at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) Terminal 5 for Saudia and Terminals 3 or 4 for other carriers. RUH is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. The Riyadh Metro's Line 6 is planned to connect the airport to the city.
Yes. During Hajj season, Saudia and other carriers add extra Jeddah capacity across the network. JED-RUH frequency can increase by 20 to 30 percent with supplemental flights and larger aircraft. Umrah season (particularly Ramadan) also drives higher demand for Jeddah-bound travel. Fares rise significantly during these periods. Booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead is typical for securing seats at lower fare levels.
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.