Riyadh to Tunis (RUH–TUN) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.
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–TUN had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 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 2,296 miles in 4h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
RUH: +03 · TUN: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 4:00 PM in Tunis.
Saudi passport holders enter Tunisia 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 Tunis-Carthage (TUN) or Enfidha-Hammamet (NBE), fill out the white entry card and receive a stamp. Have your hotel address ready for the form.
The 90-day stay cannot be extended as a tourist. For longer stays, apply for a residence permit at the local police station before the 90 days expire. Overstaying results in a fine at the airport of about TND 20 per week (roughly SAR 25). Tunisia and Saudi Arabia share Arabic as an official language, though Tunisian Arabic (Derja) differs significantly from Gulf Arabic. French is the second language in business and education.
Direct flights from Jeddah to Tunis run about 4 hours 30 minutes on Tunisair and Saudia, with service picking up during Hajj and Umrah seasons in the reverse direction. Riyadh to Tunis routes often connect through Cairo, Istanbul, or a Gulf hub. Tunisia uses the Tunisian dinar (TND), trading at roughly 0.83 TND per SAR 1. ATMs are common in cities. The dinar is a closed currency and cannot be purchased or sold outside Tunisia. No mandatory vaccinations. Louages (shared minibuses) connect Tunisian cities cheaply: Tunis to Sousse costs about TND 10 (SAR 12) for a 2-hour ride. Taxis are metered at about TND 0.50 per km.
RUH–TUN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RUH to TUN
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN) had nonstop service from Qatar Airways, last on the schedule in March 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 TUN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RUH to TUN is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,296 miles (3,695 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.