Riyadh to Algiers (RUH–ALG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RUH–ALG had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,679 miles in 6h 20m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · ALG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 4:00 PM in Algiers.
Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Algeria. Apply at the Algerian Embassy in Riyadh. A tourist visa costs about SAR 250, requires a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, two passport photos, a completed application form, hotel reservation, return ticket, and bank statements. Processing takes 7 to 15 business days. Algeria does not offer e-visas or visas on arrival for Saudi nationals.
The visa is typically issued as a single-entry, valid for 30 to 90 days depending on the purpose of travel. Arabic is the official language, and Saudi visitors will communicate easily across the country. French is the secondary language used in business and signage. Algeria is the largest country in Africa by land area, with the Sahara covering its southern two-thirds and a Mediterranean coastline stretching 1,200 km along the north.
Direct flights from Jeddah to Algiers run about 5 hours on Saudia and Air Algerie, with service increasing during Hajj and Umrah seasons. Riyadh to Algiers connects through Cairo, Istanbul, or a Gulf hub. Algeria uses the Algerian dinar (DZD), a closed currency that cannot be purchased outside the country. Exchange at the airport or banks on arrival. The rate sits around 35.80 DZD per SAR 1. Card payments are limited outside major hotels in Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, so carry cash. No mandatory vaccinations. The Casbah of Algiers, Roman ruins at Djemila and Timgad, and the M'zab Valley are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
RUH–ALG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to ALG
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
RUH to ALG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to ALG is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,679 miles (4,312 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.