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

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AF4310cs
AF Air France
320
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:10 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1574+1
SV Saudia
320
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:00 AM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4551cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:20 AM
+03 T3
12:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY159+2
XY flyn
32N
10:20 AM
+03 T3
12:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1572+1
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:15 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5403cs
AZ ITA
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:15 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1575
SV Saudia
777
12:25 PM
+03
2:10 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4554cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY160+2
XY flyn
32N
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1577
SV Saudia
321
8:09 PM
+03
9:54 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5404+1
AZ ITA
321
10:05 PM
+03
11:50 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Riyadh to Al-Ula
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

RUH–ULH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. flynas, Saudia and Great Barrier Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 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
XY flynas Also: ET 7 32N 1h50 ET
SV Saudia Also: AF, AZ 3 320, 321 1h45 SkyTeam AF, AZ
GF Great Barrier Airlines 0
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AF, SV
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET, XY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GF + XY (7 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: SV (3 flights/wk, 30%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to ULH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
185
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 45m to 1h 55m.

RUH–ULH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Al-Ula route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 45m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 16 return
1-stop connections3 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 45m to 1h 55m. The route covers 544 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Great Barrier Airlines, Saudia and flynas. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from RUH to ULH. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, 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 Great Barrier Airlines, Saudia and flynas. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RUH to ULH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RUH to ULH ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.