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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV328+1
SV Saudia
320
2:50 PM
EEST T1
6:10 PM
+03
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY278
XY flyn
32N
7:05 PM
EEST
10:20 PM
+03
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV327+2
SV Saudia
320
12:15 PM
+03 T2
1:30 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY277
XY flyn
32N
5:00 PM
+03 T1
6:15 PM
EEST
1h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 789 mi 3h 15m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

SSH–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Saudia and flynas lead the route. The flight covers 789 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SSH–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 7 320 3h20 SkyTeam
XY flynas 3 32N 3h15
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
32N Airbus A320neo – XY
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: XY (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSH to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
798
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 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 10 6 95
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 10m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SSH with service to King Khalid International Airport.

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 3h 15m to 3h 20m.
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.

SSH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance789 mi / 1,269 km
Flight time3h 15m to 3h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 10 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SSH
IATA / ICAOSSH / HESH
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation191 ft / 58 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SSH to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 3h 15m to 3h 20m. The route covers 789 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Saudia and flynas.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from SSH to RUH. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MED, ATH, HBE, GVA, CAI, JED, IST, SAW, GYD, FCO, CDG, FRA, SVO, ZRH and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 and TUU. 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 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SSH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSH to RUH ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 789 miles (1,269 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 20 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharma (NUM) and Tabuk (TUU).