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

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ET4554
ET Ethiopian
32N
1:30 PM
+03
3:00 PM
+03
1h 30m
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AF4310
AF Air France
320
9:15 AM
+03 T4
11:10 AM
+03
1h 55m
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ET4551
ET Ethiopian
32N
10:55 AM
+03 T3
12:50 PM
+03
1h 55m
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GF2057
GF Gulf
3:00 PM
+03
5:00 PM
+03
2h
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SV1572
SV Saudia
321
7:30 PM
+03 T4
9:25 PM
+03
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Al-Ula to Riyadh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 30m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

ULH–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 30m. 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
ET Ethiopian Airlines 3 32N 1h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – ET
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (3 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, ULH to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ULH to RUH.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
164
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 TUU→RUH YNB→RUH
Distance from ULH 159 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 3 49 19
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 50m 1h 40m
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 30m.

ULH–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Al-Ula to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 9 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 30m. The route covers 544 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from ULH to RUH. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMM, DXB, JED and DOH. 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 TUU, YNB and MED. 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 Ethiopian Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ULH to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ULH to RUH ranges from 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 12 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 Tabuk (TUU), Yanbu (YNB) and Medina (MED).