Riyadh to Abha (RUH–AHB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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532 mi airlines 113/wk
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AZ5210
AZ ITA
320
4:10 AM
+03 T4
5:55 AM
+03
1h 45m
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EY7402
EY Etihad
32N
5:05 AM
+03 T3
6:45 AM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5916
GF Gulf
320
5:05 AM
+03 T3
6:45 AM
+03
1h 40m
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ET4521
ET Ethiopian
32N
5:25 AM
+03 T3
7:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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ET4585
ET Ethiopian
32N
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7400
EY Etihad
32N
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5874
GF Gulf
320
6:25 AM
+03 T3
8:05 AM
+03
1h 40m
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F317
F3 flyadeal
320
11:35 AM
+03 T3
1:20 PM
+03
1h 45m
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GF5876
GF Gulf
32N
1:30 PM
+03 T3
3:10 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1671
SV Saudia
333
1:35 PM
+03 T4
3:20 PM
+03
1h 45m
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F327
F3 flyadeal
320
2:45 PM
+03 T3
4:25 PM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5918
GF Gulf
32N
2:50 PM
+03 T5
4:30 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F321
F3 flyadeal
320
4:40 PM
+03 T3
6:25 PM
+03
1h 45m
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F323
F3 flyadeal
320
6:15 PM
+03 T3
8:00 PM
+03
1h 45m
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GF5878
GF Gulf
320
7:00 PM
+03 T3
8:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7406
EY Etihad
32N
7:00 PM
+03 T3
8:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1673
SV Saudia
320
8:05 PM
+03 T4
9:50 PM
+03
1h 45m
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SV1680
SV Saudia
330
12:35 AM
+03
2:15 AM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1662
SV Saudia
330
6:50 AM
+03
8:30 AM
+03
1h 40m
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GF5879
GF Gulf
32N
7:25 AM
+03
9:00 AM
+03
1h 35m
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EY7403
EY Etihad
32N
7:25 AM
+03
9:00 AM
+03
1h 35m
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EY7401
EY Etihad
32N
8:45 AM
+03
10:20 AM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5877
GF Gulf
320
8:45 AM
+03
10:20 AM
+03
1h 35m
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SV1664
SV Saudia
320
8:50 AM
+03
10:30 AM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7433
EY Etihad
32N
12:35 PM
+03
2:10 PM
+03
1h 35m
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SV1670
SV Saudia
320
12:40 PM
+03
2:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7443
EY Etihad
32N
1:55 PM
+03
3:30 PM
+03
1h 35m
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F318
F3 flyadeal
320
2:00 PM
+03
3:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7405
EY Etihad
32N
3:50 PM
+03
5:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5881
GF Gulf
320
3:50 PM
+03
5:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
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GF5919
GF Gulf
32N
5:10 PM
+03
6:45 PM
+03
1h 35m
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F328
F3 flyadeal
320
5:10 PM
+03
6:50 PM
+03
1h 40m
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AZ5209
AZ ITA
330
6:35 PM
+03
8:15 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F322
F3 flyadeal
320
7:05 PM
+03
8:45 PM
+03
1h 40m
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F324
F3 flyadeal
320
8:40 PM
+03
10:20 PM
+03
1h 40m
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SV1678
SV Saudia
320
9:00 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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AZ5208
AZ ITA
320
9:00 PM
+03
10:40 PM
+03
1h 40m
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EY7407
EY Etihad
32N
9:20 PM
+03
10:55 PM
+03
1h 35m
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ET4556
ET Ethiopian
32N
9:20 PM
+03
10:55 PM
+03
1h 35m
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Riyadh to Abha
6 carriers, 113 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 113 Flights/wk 532 mi 1h 40m nonstop 6 1-stop hubs

RUH–AHB is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Gulf Air, flyadeal and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 532 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RUH–AHB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GF Gulf Air 29 320, 32N 1h40
F3 flyadeal 28 320 1h40-1h45
EY Etihad Airways 21 32N 1h40
ET Ethiopian Airlines 14 32N 1h40 Star Alliance
SV Saudia 14 320, 333 1h45 SkyTeam
AZ ITA Airways 7 320 1h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ, F3, GF, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET, EY, GF
333 Airbus A330-300 – SV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY + F3 + GF (78 flights/wk, 69%)
SkyTeam: AZ + SV (21 flights/wk, 19%)
Star Alliance: ET (14 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RUH to AHB direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
16
flights
Fri
16
flights
Sat
16
flights
Sun
16
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
17
Nonstop flights
113
Outbound / wk
148
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to AHB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
243
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Abha.
Distance & Flight Time
532 mi / 856 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m.

RUH–AHB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Abha route.
Route details
Distance532 mi / 856 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights113 out / 148 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: AHB
IATA / ICAOAHB / OEAB
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation6,858 ft / 2,090 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to AHB flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to Abha International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 45m. The route covers 532 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Gulf Air and Saudia.
There are approximately 113 nonstop flights per week from RUH to AHB. The return direction has about 148 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, CAI, JED, DMM, DXB and SHJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AHB to RUH 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RUH to AHB

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Abha International Airport (AHB) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Gulf Air and Saudia. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RUH to AHB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RUH to AHB ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 532 miles (856 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 148 return, totaling 261 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.