Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir (RUH–WAE) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
JED Jeddah 4h AFAZET → SV Jeddah (JED) to Wadi Al Dawasir flights
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Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 322 mi 1h 20m nonstop

RUH–WAE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 322 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RUH–WAE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia Also: KL 7 320 1h20 – SkyTeam KL
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
321 Airbus A321 – KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RUH to WAE direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to WAE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
JED ~4h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
74
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Wadi Al Dawasir is 0 hours the same as Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · WAE: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 6:00 PM in Wadi Al Dawasir.
Distance & Flight Time
322 mi / 518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.
Facts

RUH–WAE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir route.
Route details
Distance322 mi / 518 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
Destination: WAE
Full nameWadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport
IATA / ICAOWAE / OEWD
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,062 ft / 628 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RUH to WAE flights.
Nonstop flights from King Khalid International Airport to Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 322 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RUH to WAE: Saudia.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Abdulaziz.
Yes, return flights from WAE 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.
Block time is about 1 hour 15 minutes on the 550 km sector. The flight heads south-southwest from Riyadh across the Najd plateau. Wadi Al Dawasir sits in a fertile valley at the edge of the Empty Quarter desert.
Saudia operates this domestic route. Frequency is low, typically a few flights per week. flynas may also offer service periodically. Equipment is usually an A320 or regional jet depending on demand. This is a thin route serving a small community, so schedules change frequently.
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport is a small domestic facility with a single runway. The terminal is basic. There are no jet bridges, restaurants, or lounges. Processing is fast. The airport primarily serves residents of the valley and surrounding agricultural areas who need to reach Riyadh for services.
The drive from Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir takes about 5 to 6 hours via Route 10 heading south. The road passes through arid terrain with long stretches between fuel stops. SAPTCO bus service is available on some schedules. The flight saves 4 hours compared to driving.
Wadi Al Dawasir is an agricultural centre in south-central Saudi Arabia with a population of around 100,000. The air service connects the community to Riyadh for medical appointments, government services, and business. Some travelers also use the route to access archaeological sites in the region, including pre-Islamic rock art locations.

Riyadh to Wadi Al Dawasir

RUH-WAE covers 550 km south into Saudi Arabia's interior in about 1 hour 15 minutes. Saudia operates the route with limited weekly frequency on narrowbody equipment. Wadi Al Dawasir is an agricultural centre in a fertile valley near the northern edge of the Empty Quarter. The drive from Riyadh takes 5 to 6 hours on Route 10, so the flight is a significant time saver.

This is a thin domestic route primarily serving local residents who need access to Riyadh's services. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport is a small facility with basic amenities. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport provides the gateway to the broader Saudi domestic and international network. The region around Wadi Al Dawasir also has archaeological interest, with pre-Islamic rock art sites in the surrounding desert.