Philadelphia to Riyadh (PHL–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PHL and RUH. Nearest airports to PHL with scheduled service: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 94 mi) · Wilmington Airport (ILG, 24 mi) · Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 36 mi)
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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
FCO Rome 15h 25m AAAYBA → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 15h 55m B6QR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 16h AAAYBA → RXSVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
IAD Dulles 16h 5m ACAVCM → SV Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 19h 15m AAAYBA → A3SV Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 28m 4YLHLX → LHSV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 19h 35m AAAYBA → XY Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Riyadh flights
ZRH Zurich 21h 54m AAAY → SV Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 22h 20m AAAYBA → SV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 25h 30m AAAYBA → AFSV Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Philadelphia to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
FCO ~15h 25m PRG ~15h 30m DOH ~15h 55m LHR ~16h 0m IAD ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,114
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → RUH
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
RUH → PHL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Riyadh.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can obtain a tourist eVisa for Saudi Arabia at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs SAR 535 (about $143), which includes the visa fee and mandatory medical insurance. It allows multiple entries over 1 year with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit and 180 days total per year. Processing is instant to 24 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Upload a passport scan and a recent photo.

Saudi Arabia also issues visas on arrival at major airports for US citizens at the same SAR 535 fee. At King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah or King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, the VOA counter processes arrivals in 15 to 30 minutes. The eVisa saves queuing time. Saudi Arabia opened to tourism in 2019 and has invested heavily in destinations: AlUla (Hegra/Mada'in Salih, a Nabataean UNESCO site), Diriyah (the original Saudi capital near Riyadh), and the Red Sea coast resorts. Dress modestly in public; women are not required to wear an abaya but should cover shoulders and knees.

Direct flights from New York JFK to Jeddah run about 11 hours on Saudia. Washington Dulles to Riyadh runs about 12 hours 30 minutes on Saudia. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), pegged at 3.75 SAR per $1. Card payments work widely. The Haramain High-Speed Railway connects Jeddah to Mecca (30 minutes) and Medina (2 hours 30 minutes). Riyadh's Metro system has 6 lines serving the capital. Uber and Careem operate in all major cities. Restaurant meals range from SAR 30 to SAR 80 ($8 to $21) at mid-range restaurants. Alcohol is prohibited throughout Saudi Arabia.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Hamad and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from RUH to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Hamad and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.