Riyadh to Al-Ula (RUH–ULH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AF4310
AF Air France
320
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:10 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4551
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:55 AM
+03 T3
12:50 PM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF2057
GF Gulf
3:00 PM
+03
5:00 PM
+03
2h
M T W T F S S
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SV1572
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:25 PM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4554
ET Ethiopian
32N
1:30 PM
+03
3:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Riyadh to Al-Ula
4 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 55m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

RUH–ULH is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, Ethiopian Airlines and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RUH–ULH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 4 320 1h55 SkyTeam
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 32N 1h55 Star Alliance
GF Gulf Air 1 2h
SV Saudia 1 321 1h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF
321 Airbus A321 – SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + SV (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Star Alliance: ET (3 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: GF (1 flights/wk, 11%)
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 ULH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to ULH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
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
Al-Ula is 0 hours the same as Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · ULH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Al-Ula.
Distance & Flight Time
544 mi / 876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m to 2h 0m.

RUH–ULH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Al-Ula route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 55m to 2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights9 out / 3 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: ULH
IATA / ICAOULH / OEAO
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,050 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to ULH flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to Al-Ula International Airport take approximately 1h 55m to 2h. The route covers 544 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air and Saudia.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RUH to ULH. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JED and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ULH 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 ULH

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Al-Ula International Airport (ULH) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air and Saudia. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RUH to ULH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RUH to ULH ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via JED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.