Vienna to Riyadh (VIE–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SV152
SV Saudia
320
4:30 PM
CEST T1
11:05 PM
+03
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
XY341
XY flyn
32N
7:05 AM
+03 T1
10:43 AM
CEST
4h 38m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SV153
SV Saudia
320
10:40 AM
+03 T2
3:10 PM
CEST
5h 30m
53%
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
SAW Pendik, Istanbul 7h PCVF PCVF Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) to Riyadh flights
IST Istanbul 7h 10m 6EBRGF F3SVTK Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh flights
CAI Cairo 7h 13m MSOSTP AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Riyadh flights
FCO Rome 7h 35m AZFROS ARAZSV Rome (FCO) to Riyadh flights
AMM Amman 7h 40m RJ ETKLRJ Amman (AMM) to Riyadh flights
WAW Warsaw 8h 20m AIAZB6 LO Warsaw (WAW) to Riyadh flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 8h 42m ACBJCX LHSV Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Riyadh flights
JED Jeddah 8h 45m SV AFAIAZ Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh flights
DXB Dubai 8h 50m EK AZCZEK Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh flights
ZRH Zurich 9h ACCXET SV Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh flights
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Vienna to Riyadh
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,287 mi 5h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

VIE–RUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,287 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop VIE–RUH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 3 320 5h35 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SV
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (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, VIE to RUH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VIE to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,447
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
VIE: CEST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Distance & Flight Time
2,287 mi / 3,681 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Austrian passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. Apply through the official portal at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs around USD 140 (including mandatory health insurance), is valid for one year with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Getting to VIE

The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.

VIE–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vienna to Riyadh route.
Route details
Distance2,287 mi / 3,681 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 6 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m
Destination: RUH
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about VIE to RUH flights.
Nonstop flights from Vienna International Airport to King Khalid International Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,287 miles.
1 airline operates flights from VIE to RUH: Saudia.
This route has limited weekly 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 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Cairo.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Vienna.
Yes, return flights from RUH to VIE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 VIE to RUH

Vienna International Airport (VIE) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

VIE to RUH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VIE to RUH is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,287 miles (3,681 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, İstanbul and Cairo. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.