Riyadh to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (RUH–NCE) — 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.
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–NCE had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in September 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 2,564 miles in 5h 55m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 1 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · NCE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 5:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Saudi passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French Consulate in Riyadh or Jeddah through the TLScontact visa application center. A short-stay (Type C) visa costs EUR 80 (about SAR 320) for adults and covers up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Submit the application 15 to 45 days before travel. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days, stretching longer during peak summer months.
Required documents: passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure from the Schengen area with two blank pages, completed application form, two biometric photos, travel medical insurance covering EUR 30,000, flight reservation, hotel booking, bank statements for the last 3 months, and an employment or business letter. France is the most visited Schengen destination among Saudi travelers, and Paris is a top shopping and leisure destination during summer and school holidays.
Direct flights from Riyadh to Paris CDG run about 5 hours 30 minutes on Saudia and Air France. Jeddah to Paris is also served directly. France uses the euro, trading at roughly 3.95 SAR per EUR 1. Card payments work everywhere with a minimum of EUR 1 at most shops. No mandatory vaccinations. Paris metro tickets cost EUR 2.15 each or EUR 16.90 for a book of 10 on the Navigo Easy card. The RER B from CDG to central Paris takes 35 minutes at EUR 11.45. The Champs-Elysees, Galeries Lafayette, and the outlet malls at La Vallee Village (40 minutes east of Paris) are Gulf-traveler favorites. Halal restaurants are common across Paris, and Arabic-speaking staff work at most luxury hotels and department stores.
RUH–NCE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to NCE
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) had nonstop service from Saudia, last on the schedule in September 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 NCE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to NCE is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,564 miles (4,126 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, İstanbul and Geneva Cointrin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.