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

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G9151
G9 Air Arabia
320
6:55 AM
+04
8:35 AM
+03
2h 40m
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G9154
G9 Air Arabia
320
2:30 PM
+04
4:10 PM
+03
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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G9152
G9 Air Arabia
32B
9:25 AM
+03 T3
12:30 PM
+04
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9155
G9 Air Arabia
32B
5:15 PM
+03 T3
8:00 PM
+04
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharjah to Riyadh
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 552 mi 2h 40m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

SHJ–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 552 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
964
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 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 7 3
Weekly flights 14 124 54
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to King Khalid International Airport.

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 40m.
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.

SHJ–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance552 mi / 888 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 552 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to RUH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AHB, MED, DOH, BAH, DMM, IST, CCJ, JED, BOM, MCT, ATH, KHI, CAI, ADD, GIZ, LHE, AJF, HBE, DEL, SAW, AMM, TUU, BEY, BKK, DAC, VIE, COK, DAM, TRV, AMD, MUX, BLR and LKO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. 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

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via AHB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).