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

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SV Saudia
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10:05 AM
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32N
3:45 PM
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Kuwait City to Riyadh
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 305 mi 1h 25m nonstop 26 1-stop hubs

KWI–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 14 32N, 32Q 1h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – SV
32Q Airbus A321neo – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (14 flights/wk, 100%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KWI to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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 1 2
Weekly flights 14 24
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.
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)1
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
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 approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 305 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Saudia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KWI to RUH. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLR, MED, BAH, HYD, FCO, DMM, JED, DXB, SAW, IST, BOM, AUH, COK, CAI, LHR, DAM, BEY, AMM, DAC, DEL, GYD, CMB, BKK, ADD, TBS and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.