Rize to Riyadh (RZV–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RZV and RUH. Nearest airports to RZV with scheduled service: Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport (BUS, 49 mi) · Trabzon International Airport (TZX, 57 mi) · Sochi International Airport (AER, 163 mi)
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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 4 hubs
AYT Antalya 6h 45m XQ XY Antalya (AYT) to Riyadh flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 10m PCVF PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 25m GFTK F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah ~6h 45m XY AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
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Rize to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between RZV and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RZV to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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.

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Rize

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric RZV→RUH BUS→RUH TZX→RUH
Distance from RZV 49 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 5 24
Airports within 200 miles of RZV with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Rize.
RZV: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Rize, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Visa & Entry

Turkish passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around SAR 535 (including insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Medical insurance from a Saudi-approved provider is mandatory and included in the eVisa fee.

RZV–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rize to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RZV
IATA / ICAORZV / LTFO
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RZV to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Antalya, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include BUS and TZX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Antalya, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Batumi (BUS) and Trabzon (TZX).