Kuwait City to Riyadh (KWI–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV6573+1
SV Saudia
32N
10:10 AM
+03 T4
11:35 AM
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J9221
J9 Jazeera
320
12:35 PM
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SV6575+1
SV Saudia
339
3:45 PM
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5:10 PM
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J9227
J9 Jazeera
32N
4:55 PM
+03 T5
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SV Saudia
320
6:10 PM
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SV6574+1
SV Saudia
32N
1:15 PM
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2:30 PM
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J9 Jazeera
32N
2:45 PM
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4:10 PM
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SV Saudia
321
3:50 PM
+03 T2
5:05 PM
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SV Saudia
32N
6:10 PM
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J9 Jazeera
32N
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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
DMM Ad Dammam 3h 25m SV → A3AFAI Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 3h 40m J9QRVA → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 3h 40m ETGFJ9 → AZGFKL Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
MED Medina 4h 18m J9SV → AFAIAZ Medina (MED) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 4h 40m J9SV → AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 4h 45m AZEKFZ → AZCZEK Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 5h EYJ9MU → EYKLMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
AHB Abha 5h 10m J9 → AFAIAZ Abha (AHB) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 5h 30m RJ → ETKLRJ Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
DAM Damascus 6h FYCJ9 → GFSVXY Damascus (DAM) to Riyadh flights
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Kuwait City to Riyadh
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 305 mi 1h 25m nonstop

KWI–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and Jazeera Airways lead the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Kuwait City flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KWI–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 21 320, 32N, 339 1h20-1h25 – SkyTeam –
J9 Jazeera Airways 14 320, 32N 1h15-1h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – J9, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – J9, SV
339 Airbus A330-900neo – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (21 flights/wk, 60%)
Unaffiliated: J9 (14 flights/wk, 40%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KWI to RUH direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DMM ~3h 25m DOH ~3h 40m BAH ~3h 40m MED ~4h 18m JED ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,689
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Kuwait City

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric KWI→RUH AQI→RUH
Distance from KWI – 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 35 17
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 5m
Qaisumah (AQI) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of KWI with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Kuwait City.
KWI: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Kuwait City, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
305 mi / 491 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

KWI–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kuwait City to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance305 mi / 491 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 35 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KWI
Full nameKuwait International Airport
IATA / ICAOKWI / OKKK
TimezoneAsia/Kuwait
Passengers/yr15.4M
Elevation206 ft / 63 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 KWI to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Kuwait International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 305 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from KWI to RUH: Saudia and Jazeera Airways.
This route has frequent 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 King Fahd, Hamad and Bahrain.
Yes, return flights from RUH to KWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AQI. 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.
Block time is 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes on the 680 km sector. Actual air time is under an hour. Taxi time at both airports accounts for the rest, especially at RUH where the new terminal complex has long taxiways.
Kuwait Airways and Saudia both operate multiple daily nonstops. flynas and Jazeera Airways add further frequencies throughout the day. Combined departures often reach 8 to 12 per day depending on the season. Aircraft types include A320neo, A320, and 737-800.
Kuwait Airways uses the main terminal at KWI. Jazeera Airways operates from Terminal 5, its dedicated low-cost facility. Check your airline before heading to the airport as the two terminals are not within walking distance.
King Khalid International Airport sits 35 km north of central Riyadh. Taxi and rideshare are the main options, taking 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic on King Fahd Road. The Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city network, with travel time to Olaya district around 45 minutes.
Demand spikes during Ramadan and Hajj periods as passengers connect through Riyadh to Jeddah and Medina. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha weekends see full flights in both directions. Weekday business traffic is steady year-round given the commercial ties between the two Gulf capitals.

Kuwait City to Riyadh: Gulf Business Shuttle

KWI-RUH covers 680 km in about 1 hour 15 minutes of flight time. Kuwait Airways, Saudia, Jazeera Airways, and flynas all operate nonstop service, giving passengers 8 to 12 daily departures across a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers. The route links two major Gulf commercial centers with strong weekday business demand. Equipment is mostly narrowbody A320 family and 737 variants.

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport is 35 km from the city center, reachable by taxi in 25 to 40 minutes. Kuwait International has separate terminals for Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways, so confirming your departure terminal matters. The route sees peak loads during religious holidays and school breaks. For connecting passengers, RUH offers onward service to most Saudi domestic cities, South Asia, and Africa.