Riyadh to Jeddah (RUH–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Riyadh to Jeddah
2 carriers, 723 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines
723 Flights/wk
529 mi
1h 40m nonstop
77 1-stop hubs
RUH–JED is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flynas and Faso Airways lead the route. The flight covers 529 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
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Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop RUH–JED service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| XY flynas Also: ET | 140 | 32N | 1h50 | – | – | ET |
| F3 Faso Airways Also: SV | 128 | 320 | 1h40-1h55 | – | – | SV |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RUH to JED direction.
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to JED.
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Candidates
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Jeddah from Riyadh
Nearby airports with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
| Metric | RUH→JED | DWD→JED | HOF→JED |
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| Distance from RUH | – | 166 mi | 176 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 723 | 4 | 8 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 25m | 2h 10m |
Airports within 200 miles of RUH with service to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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RUH: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
RUH: +03 · JED: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
529 mi / 852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 58m.
Getting from JED
The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.
Jeddah Climate
Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.
Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.
Facts
RUH–JED Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Riyadh to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance529 mi / 852 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 58m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights723 out / 721 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: JED
Full nameKing Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about RUH to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 58m. The route covers 529 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Faso Airways and flynas. Plus 11 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 723 nonstop flights per week from RUH to JED. The return direction has about 721 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRG, RSI, ULH, DWD, TUN, TBS, SKT, MUC, VIE, AQI, GYD, AJF, ALG, ELQ, TZX, GVA, HYD, PEW, HAS, DOH, NBO, GIZ, URY, MED, DMM, AHB, BAH, YNB, MCT, TUU, SHJ, KWI, SSH, ATH, ABT, DXB, AUH, CAI, AMM, EAM, SAW, BEY, HMB, FCO, HBE, KHI, RAE, COK, CGK, CDG, IST, ATZ, FRA, LHR, DAC, BKK, BOM, LHE, ADD, DEL, LKO, ISB, CCJ, BLR, WAE, RAH, CMN, NUM, DAM, SHW, SPX, MNL, IAD, CAN, MUX, HKG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JED to RUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has five terminals. Terminal 1 handles Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) domestic operations including RUH-JED. Terminal 5 handles some low-cost domestic carriers. At King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah, the new terminal (NEOM Bay Terminal is separate; the main domestic hall is within the single integrated terminal that opened in 2018). Saudia and flynas both use the main terminal at JED.
RUH-JED block time is 1 hour 10 minutes. The road distance is 950 km via the main highway; driving takes 8.5-10 hours. The high-speed Haramain railway also connects Riyadh station to Jeddah station in around 2 hours 30 minutes for roughly SAR 180. The train is competitive for city-center-to-city-center trips but the airport remains faster for passengers whose origin or destination is near the airport.
Yes. RUH-JED demand spikes significantly during Ramadan (for Umrah travelers) and during the Hajj period. Saudia and flynas add additional rotations, and charter operators bring in supplemental aircraft. Non-pilgrim travelers face higher fares and fewer seat options during Hajj week. The base demand on this corridor is extremely high year-round, driven by government, business, and family travel between the two largest Saudi cities.
Riyadh to Jeddah: Saudi Arabia's Busiest Domestic Route
RUH-JED is the highest-traffic domestic route in the Gulf region, connecting Saudi Arabia's political capital with its commercial and religious gateway city on the Red Sea coast. Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) dominates with over 200 weekly departures from its hubs at both ends. flynas adds significant low-cost capacity with 100 or more weekly flights. flyadeal provides additional competition. Combined daily departures regularly exceed 60. Block time is 1 hour 10 minutes. The route operates around the clock, reflecting the volume of government, business, and religious travel between the two cities.
Religious Traffic and Jeddah's Gateway Role
Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is the primary gateway for international pilgrims to Mecca and Medina. The Hajj Terminal at JED is one of the largest purpose-built air terminals in the world, activated only during the Hajj season. The main terminal, which opened in 2018, handles regular commercial operations year-round. The Haramain High Speed Railway connects Riyadh, Jeddah, and Medina, providing rail competition for RUH-JED city-center trips. Despite rail availability, the airport corridor continues to carry the majority of inter-city traffic due to departure frequency and the geographic spread of destinations served by each airport. Riyadh's King Khalid airport has been expanding capacity significantly since 2022.