Medina to Riyadh (MED–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV1466
SV Saudia
321
2:55 AM
+03
4:35 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3224
F3 flyadeal
320
9:10 AM
+03
10:35 AM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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SV1844
SV Saudia
10:00 AM
+03
11:15 AM
+03
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
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F3234
F3 flyadeal
320
10:20 AM
+03
11:45 AM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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ET4518
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:35 AM
+03
11:55 AM
+03
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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F3226
F3 flyadeal
320
12:25 PM
+03
1:50 PM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5200
AZ ITA
321
5:40 PM
+03
7:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SV1462
SV Saudia
321
5:40 PM
+03
7:10 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SV1530
SV Saudia
6:20 PM
+03
8:25 AM+1
+03
14h 5m
M T W T F S S
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SV1470
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03
9:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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F3236
F3 flyadeal
320
7:40 PM
+03
9:05 PM
+03
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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SV1464
SV Saudia
321
10:05 PM
+03
11:35 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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SV1469
SV Saudia
321
2:47 AM
+03 T4
4:33 AM
+03
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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SV1473
SV Saudia
321
6:15 AM
+03 T4
7:55 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3223
F3 flyadeal
320
6:55 AM
+03 T3
8:30 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5392
AZ ITA
321
7:25 AM
+03 T4
9:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1459
SV Saudia
321
7:58 AM
+03 T4
9:45 AM
+03
1h 47m
M T W T F S S
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F3233
F3 flyadeal
320
8:05 AM
+03 T3
9:40 AM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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XY93
XY flyn
32N
8:10 AM
+03 T3
9:50 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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XY790
XY flyn
32N
8:45 AM
+03 T5
10:25 AM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3225
F3 flyadeal
320
10:15 AM
+03 T3
11:45 AM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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XY101
XY flyn
320
1:00 PM
+03 T3
2:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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GA9795
GA Garuda Indonesia
321
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AZ5388
AZ ITA
320
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1461
SV Saudia
321
1:25 PM
+03 T4
3:05 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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SV1463
SV Saudia
321
3:00 PM
+03 T4
4:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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F3235
F3 flyadeal
320
5:25 PM
+03 T3
7:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4513
ET Ethiopian
32N
5:50 PM
+03 T5
7:30 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY97
XY flyn
320
7:20 PM
+03 T3
9:00 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET1871
ET Ethiopian
32N
7:20 PM
+03 T3
9:00 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1465
SV Saudia
321
7:40 PM
+03 T4
9:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F3231
F3 flyadeal
320
9:25 PM
+03 T3
11:00 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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SV1467
SV Saudia
321
11:15 PM
+03 T5
12:55 AM+1
+03
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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Medina to Riyadh
4 carriers, 72 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 72 Flights/wk 440 mi 1h 15m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

MED–RUH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia, flyadeal and ITA Airways lead the route. The flight covers 440 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MED–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 30 321 1h15-14h05 SkyTeam
F3 flyadeal 28 320 1h25
AZ ITA Airways 7 321 1h30 SkyTeam
ET Ethiopian Airlines 7 32N 1h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F3
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AZ + SV (37 flights/wk, 51%)
Unaffiliated: F3 (28 flights/wk, 39%)
Star Alliance: ET (7 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MED to RUH direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
72
Outbound / wk
139
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MED to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
681
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 Medina

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric MED→RUH YNB→RUH ULH→RUH
Distance from MED 107 mi 166 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 72 19 3
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 40m 1h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MED with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Medina, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
440 mi / 708 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m to 14h 5m.

MED–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medina to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance440 mi / 708 km
Flight time1h 15m to 14h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights72 out / 139 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: MED
IATA / ICAOMED / OEMA
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation2,151 ft / 656 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MED to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 1h 15m to 14h 5m. The route covers 440 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, flyadeal and Saudia.
There are approximately 72 nonstop flights per week from MED to RUH. The return direction has about 139 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RAE, TUU, AMM, DMM, DOH, AUH, JED, SAW, MCT, BAH, CAI, IST, DXB, SHJ, AHB, BOM, ADD, DAC and LHE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to MED are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YNB and ULH. 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 MED to RUH

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, flyadeal and Saudia. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MED to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MED to RUH ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 440 miles (708 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 139 return, totaling 211 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via RAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yanbu (YNB) and Al-Ula (ULH).