Al-Ula to Riyadh (ULH–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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544 mi airlines 20/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV1575
SV Saudia
777
12:25 PM
+03
2:10 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4554cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5893cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32N
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY160+3
XY flyn
32N
12:50 PM
+03
2:25 PM
+03
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1577
SV Saudia
321
8:09 PM
+03
9:54 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5404+1
AZ ITA
321
10:05 PM
+03
11:50 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1574+1
SV Saudia
777
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:00 AM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF4310cs
AF Air France
320
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:10 AM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF5888cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
32N
10:20 AM
+03 T3
12:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ET4551cs
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:20 AM
+03 T3
12:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY159+3
XY flyn
32N
10:20 AM
+03 T3
12:10 PM
+03
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ5403cs
AZ ITA
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:15 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV1572+1
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:15 PM
+03
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Al-Ula to Riyadh
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 35m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ULH–RUH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. flynas and Saudia lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ULH–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XY flynas Also: ET, GF 7 32N 1h35 ET, GF
SV Saudia Also: AZ 5 321, 777 1h45 SkyTeam AZ
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AZ, SV
32N Airbus A320neo – ET, GF, XY
777 Boeing 777 – SV
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XY (7 flights/wk, 58%)
SkyTeam: SV (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ULH to RUH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ULH to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
197
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 Al-Ula

Nearby airports with service to King Khalid International Airport.
Metric ULH→RUH RSI→RUH TUU→RUH
Distance from ULH 87 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 7
Weekly flights 20 7 95
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 55m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ULH with service to King Khalid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Riyadh is 0 hours the same as Al-Ula.
ULH: +03 · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Al-Ula, it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
544 mi / 876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m.

ULH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Al-Ula to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 35m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 22 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: ULH
IATA / ICAOULH / OEAO
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation2,050 ft / 625 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ULH to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Al-Ula International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take approximately 1h 35m to 1h 45m. The route covers 544 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Saudia and flynas. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from ULH to RUH. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, JED, DOH and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RUH to ULH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RSI, TUU and YNB. 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 ULH to RUH

Al-Ula International Airport (ULH) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia and flynas. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ULH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ULH to RUH ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AMM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hanak (RSI), Tabuk (TUU) and Yanbu (YNB).