Sharjah to Riyadh (SHJ–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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552 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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G9151
G9 Air Arabia
320
6:40 AM
+04
8:20 AM
+03
2h 40m
67%
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G9154
G9 Air Arabia
32B
2:30 PM
+04
4:00 PM
+03
2h 30m
67%
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G9152
G9 Air Arabia
320
9:10 AM
+03 T5
12:15 PM
+04
2h 5m
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G9155
G9 Air Arabia
32B
5:00 PM
+03 T5
8:05 PM
+04
2h 5m
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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 10 hubs
DMM Ad Dammam 3h 35m G9 → A3AFET Ad Dammam (DMM) to Riyadh flights
DOH Doha 3h 43m G9QR → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Riyadh flights
BAH Manama 4h G9 → AZGFSV Manama (BAH) to Riyadh flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 5h 5m G9OVWY → OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Riyadh flights
HAS Ha'il 5h 10m G9 → AFAZET Ha'il (HAS) to Riyadh flights
AJF Al-Jawf 5h 15m G9 → F3KLSV Al-Jawf (AJF) to Riyadh flights
MED Medina 5h 20m G9 → AZETF3 Medina (MED) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 5h 35m G9 → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
AHB Abha 5h 55m G9 → AZETEY Abha (AHB) to Riyadh flights
GIZ Jizan 6h 25m G9 → AZETEY Jizan (GIZ) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Sharjah to Riyadh
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 552 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind

SHJ–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 552 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SHJ Routes RUH Routes SHJ Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Sharjah flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 14 320, 32B 2h30-2h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (14 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, SHJ to RUH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
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 SHJ to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DMM ~3h 35m DOH ~3h 43m BAH ~4h 0m MCT ~5h 5m HAS ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,442
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Riyadh from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric SHJ→RUH DXB→RUH AUH→RUH
Distance from SHJ – 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10 9
Weekly flights 14 140 154
Flight time 2h 35m 1h 55m 1h 45m
Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights · Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Riyadh is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 5:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
552 mi / 888 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders enter Saudi Arabia visa-free for up to 90 days. As GCC nationals, Emiratis enjoy freedom of movement across Gulf Cooperation Council states. A valid passport is the only requirement for entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SHJ–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance552 mi / 888 km
Flight time2h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
Full nameSharjah International Airport
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 2h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 552 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to RUH: Air Arabia.
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 Fahd, Hamad and Bahrain.
Riyadh is 1 hour behind Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from RUH to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHJ to RUH

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to RUH is about 2 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 552 miles (888 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Fahd, Hamad and Bahrain. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).