Riyadh to Phuket (RUH–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RUH–HKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 3,587 miles in approximately 7h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 3 | 789 | 7h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 10:00 PM in Phuket.
Saudi passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days when arriving by air. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK), you receive a stamp at immigration. Have your hotel address and return ticket accessible. Saudi-Thai diplomatic relations were fully restored in 2022 after a decades-long freeze, and direct flights resumed.
The 30-day visa-free stay can be extended once for 30 additional days at any Thai immigration office for THB 1,900 (about SAR 200). For longer stays, apply for a 60-day tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh (THB 1,000, about SAR 105) before departure, which can then be extended by 30 days in-country. Overstaying triggers a THB 500 per day fine (up to THB 20,000) and potential entry bans.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Bangkok run about 7 hours 30 minutes on Saudia and Thai Airways. Jeddah to Bangkok runs about 8 hours. Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), trading at roughly 9.3 THB per SAR 1. ATMs charge THB 220 (SAR 24) per withdrawal on top of your bank's fees. Card payments work at malls, hotels, and chain restaurants, but street food vendors and small shops are cash-only. No mandatory vaccinations. The BTS Skytrain and MRT in Bangkok cost THB 17 to THB 62 per ride. Halal food is widely available, especially in areas like Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana) and the southern provinces.
RUH–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to HKT
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RUH to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to HKT is about 7 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,587 miles (5,773 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Zayed and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.