Riyadh to Aleppo (RUH–ALP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RUH and ALP. Nearest airports to RUH with scheduled service: Dawadmi Domestic Airport (DWD, 166 mi) · Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF, 176 mi) · Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ, 205 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 6 hubs
AMM Amman 5h 55m AFRJSV → RJ Amman (AMM) to Aleppo flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 6h 40m PCVFXY → FYCPCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Aleppo flights
IST Istanbul 8h 5m F3SVTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Aleppo flights
DXB Dubai 9h 24m AFEKF3 → FZ Dubai (DXB) to Aleppo flights
SHJ Sharjah 14h 5m G9 → FYCG9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Aleppo flights
KWI Kuwait City 15h 55m J9SV → J9 Kuwait City (KWI) to Aleppo flights
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Riyadh to Aleppo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to ALP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
AMM ~5h 55m SAW ~6h 40m IST ~8h 5m DXB ~9h 24m SHJ ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Aleppo.
Visa & Entry

Saudi passport holders need a visa to enter Syria. Apply at the Syrian Embassy in Riyadh or the consulate in Jeddah. The tourist visa costs about SAR 200 (roughly $53) and takes 1 to 3 weeks to process. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, a completed application form, two passport photos, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. A letter of invitation from a Syrian contact or tour operator can speed up the process.

Syria also issues visas on arrival at Damascus International Airport (DAM) for some nationalities, but availability for Saudi citizens varies. Confirm with the Syrian embassy before traveling. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 15 days and can be extended at the Immigration and Passports Department in Damascus for up to 3 months. Multiple-entry visas are available for business travelers.

Direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Damascus run about 2 hours 30 minutes on carriers routing through the region. Connections through Beirut (MEA, about 45 minutes to Damascus by road) or Amman (Royal Jordanian) are common alternatives. Syria uses the Syrian pound (SYP). The exchange rate fluctuates significantly, so check rates on arrival. Cash is essential as international card networks have limited functionality. No mandatory vaccinations. Damascus is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities on earth, and the Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Umayyad Mosque at its center.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

RUH–ALP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Aleppo route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: ALP
Full nameAleppo International Airport
IATA / ICAOALP / OSAP
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Elevation1,276 ft / 389 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to ALP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Queen Alia, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul.
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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 Queen Alia, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.