Riyadh to Suhaj (RUH–HMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
GF5948cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32N
7:45 AM
+03 T1
10:20 AM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY279+1
XY flyn
32N
7:45 AM
+03 T1
9:20 AM
EEST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM464+1
SM Air Cairo
320
2:00 PM
+03 T5
4:35 PM
EEST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY280+1
XY flyn
32N
10:10 AM
EEST
1:35 PM
+03
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SM463+1
SM Air Cairo
320
10:30 AM
EEST
1:00 PM
+03
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5941cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32N
11:10 AM
EEST
1:35 PM
+03
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Riyadh to Suhaj
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 936 mi 1h 35m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

RUH–HMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flynas and Air Cairo lead the route. The flight covers 936 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RUH–HMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XY flynas Also: GF 5 32N 1h35 GF
SM Air Cairo 2 320 2h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SM
32N Airbus A320neo – GF, XY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SM + XY (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 HMB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to HMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
159
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
Suhaj is 0 hours the same as Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · HMB: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Suhaj.
Distance & Flight Time
936 mi / 1,506 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 2h 35m.
Visa & Entry

Saudi passport holders enter Egypt visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. At Cairo International (CAI), Hurghada (HRG), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH), Saudi nationals receive a stamp at immigration and are through quickly. Egypt and Saudi Arabia share deep cultural and economic ties, and this is one of the busiest air corridors in the Middle East.

The 90-day visa-free period can be extended at the Mogamma building in Tahrir Square, Cairo, or at local passport offices. For work or study, apply for the relevant permit before travel. Saudi-registered vehicles cannot cross into Egypt by road (no land border), but ferries operate between Jeddah and the Egyptian Red Sea ports of Safaga and Hurghada.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Cairo run about 2 hours 30 minutes on Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, and flyadeal. Jeddah to Cairo runs about 2 hours. Multiple daily frequencies on both routes with low fares on budget carriers. Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP), trading at roughly 13 EGP per SAR 1. ATMs are everywhere, and card payments work at hotels, malls, and restaurants. No mandatory vaccinations. Cairo's metro costs EGP 8 per ride (about SAR 0.60). Uber and Careem operate across Cairo, Alexandria, and resort cities. The Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza pyramids opened in 2024 and charges EGP 600 (SAR 46) for foreign visitors.

RUH–HMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Suhaj route.
Route details
Distance936 mi / 1,506 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: HMB
IATA / ICAOHMB / HESG
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Elevation322 ft / 98 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to HMB flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to Sohag International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 2h 35m. The route covers 936 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Cairo and flynas. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RUH to HMB. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ATZ, DMM, JED, SHJ and ELQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HMB 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 HMB

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sohag International Airport (HMB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Cairo and flynas. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RUH to HMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RUH to HMB ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 936 miles (1,506 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ATZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.