Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh (SSH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 59m ago
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SV328+1
SV Saudia
321
3:45 PM
EEST T1
6:05 PM
+03
2h 20m
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✓
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XY278
XY flyn
32N
8:05 PM
EEST
10:20 PM
+03
2h 15m
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SV327+2
SV Saudia
321
12:15 PM
+03 T2
2:30 PM
EEST
2h 15m
78%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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XY277
XY flyn
32N
5:00 PM
+03 T1
7:15 PM
EEST
2h 15m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CAI Cairo 4h 30m ACAIEY → E5F3KL Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 4h 40m SVXY → AFAZET Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 5h 35m R5RJ → ETRJSV Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h 40m PCVF → PCVFXY Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
HBE Alexandria 9h 10m SM → E5MSSV Alexandria (HBE) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 9h 15m MSTK → F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
GYD Baku 13h 23m J2 → J2XY Baku (GYD) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 16h 45m NOW4 → ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 28h 35m U2 → AFSV Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riyadh flights
GVA Geneva 35h 26m U2 → SV Geneva (GVA) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 789 mi 2h 18m nonstop

SSH–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SSH Routes RUH Routes SSH Live Flights RUH Live Flights
All flights from Riyadh (RUH) Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SSH–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 7 321 2h20 – SkyTeam –
XY flynas 5 32N 2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – SV
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Unaffiliated: XY (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SSH to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
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
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSH to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
MED ~4h 15m CAI ~4h 30m JED ~4h 40m AMM ~5h 35m AYT ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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 Sharm El Sheikh

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric SSH→RUH NUM→RUH TUU→RUH
Distance from SSH – 55 mi 139 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 7
Weekly flights 12 6 98
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 10m 1h 50m
Sharma (NUM) to Riyadh flights · Tabuk (TUU) to Riyadh flights · Al Wajh (EJH) to Riyadh flights
Airports within 200 miles of SSH with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Sharm El Sheikh.
SSH: EEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharm El Sheikh, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
789 mi / 1,269 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Egypt is not directly eligible for the Saudi tourist eVisa. However, Egyptians who hold a valid residence permit or visa from the US, UK, or a Schengen country can apply for the eVisa online. All other Egyptian nationals must apply through a Saudi embassy, consulate, or authorized visa center. Tourist visas allow stays of up to 90 days per visit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

SSH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,269 km
Flight time2h 18m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SSH
Full nameSharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 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 SSH to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 2h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 789 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SSH to RUH: Saudia and flynas.
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 Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia.
Yes, return flights from RUH to SSH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NUM, TUU and EJH. 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.

Flights from SSH to RUH

Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and flynas. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SSH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSH to RUH is about 2 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cairo, King Abdulaziz and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharma (NUM), Tabuk (TUU) and Al Wajh (EJH).