Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh (RUH–SSH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RUH–SSH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV Saudia | 7 | 320 | 1h15 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| XY flynas | 3 | 32N | 1h15 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · SSH: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh.
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–SSH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to SSH
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and flynas. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RUH to SSH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to SSH ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.