Rafha to Riyadh (RAH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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378 mi airlines charter/private 13/wk
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KL3910cs
KL KLM
321
6:00 PM
+03
7:25 PM
+03
1h 25m
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SV1508+2
SV Saudia
320
6:00 PM
+03
7:25 PM
+03
1h 25m
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SV1507+2
SV Saudia
321
3:50 PM
+03 T4
5:15 PM
+03
1h 25m
78%
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KL3909cs
KL KLM
321
3:50 PM
+03 T4
5:15 PM
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1h 25m
83%
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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 1 hub
JED Jeddah 4h 25m SV → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
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Rafha to Riyadh
1 carrier, 13 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 378 mi 1h 25m nonstop

RAH–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 378 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RAH–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia Also: KL 7 320 1h25 – SkyTeam KL
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
321 Airbus A321 – KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 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, RAH to RUH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
13
Outbound / wk
13
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RAH to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
JED ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
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 Rafha

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric RAH→RUH RAE→RUH AQI→RUH
Distance from RAH – 166 mi 183 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 13 41 24
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 35m 1h 5m
Arar (RAE) to Riyadh flights · Qaisumah (AQI) to Riyadh flights · Ha'il (HAS) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of RAH 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 Rafha.
RAH: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rafha, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
378 mi / 608 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Facts

RAH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rafha to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance378 mi / 608 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights13 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RAH
Full nameRafha Domestic Airport
IATA / ICAORAH / OERF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation1,474 ft / 449 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 RAH to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Rafha Domestic Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 378 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RAH to RUH: Saudia.
This route has 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 Abdulaziz.
Yes, return flights from RUH to RAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RAE, AQI and HAS. 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 about 1 hour 30 minutes on the 680 km sector. The flight routes south-southwest across the Nafud desert. Rafha sits near the northern border of Saudi Arabia, so this is one of the longer domestic sectors within the kingdom.
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) and flynas operate domestic routes from Rafha. Frequency is limited, often a few flights per week rather than daily service. Aircraft are typically A320 family or similar narrowbodies. Schedules can shift seasonally, so check departure days close to your travel date.
Rafha Domestic Airport is a small regional facility serving the town and the surrounding northern border region. The terminal is basic with limited amenities. There are no jet bridges. Processing times are fast given the low passenger volume. The airport sits a few kilometres from the town centre.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. Taxis take 30 to 45 minutes and cost SAR 80 to 120. Uber and Careem operate at the airport. The Riyadh Metro Line 6 will eventually connect the airport to the city, but car-based transport is the current standard.
The drive from Rafha to Riyadh is about 700 km and takes 6 to 7 hours via Route 65 south through Hail. SAPTCO operates intercity bus services on this corridor. The flight saves significant time, especially given the long desert highway stretches. There is no rail service to Rafha.

Rafha to Riyadh

RAH-RUH covers 680 km across Saudi Arabia's northern desert in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Saudia and flynas serve the route, though frequency is limited to a few weekly departures. Rafha is a small town near the Iraqi border, and air service provides the fastest link to the capital. The drive takes 6 to 7 hours on desert highways via Hail.

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport sits 35 km north of the city and handles connections to the full Saudi domestic network plus international destinations across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. For passengers from the northern border region, this route is the primary air link to the rest of the country. Rafha Airport is a compact domestic terminal with quick processing.