Cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh

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Wed, 2 Dec

Cairo CAI → Riyadh RUH

from £96

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Fri, 4 Dec

Cairo CAI → Riyadh RUH

from £96

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Tue, 1 Dec

Cairo CAI → Riyadh RUH

from £101

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Ways to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

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Cheap one-way

£96

Air Cairo

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Cheap direct return

£167

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Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh

See how many direct flights run each week and which airlines operate them.

0Direct flights per week
0Daily average
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines0 direct flights / week
FlyadealFlyadeal0 direct flights / week
flynasflynas0 direct flights / week
EgyptairEgyptair0 direct flights / week
Air CairoAir Cairo0 direct flights / week
Nesma AirlinesNesma Airlines0 direct flights / week
Riyadh AirRiyadh Air0 direct flights / week
Nile AirNile Air0 direct flights / week

Key info about flying to Riyadh

Depart from

Cairo International

Arrive to

King Khalid International

Flights per week

382

Flight distance

1613 km

Airlines that fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Options may vary by recent bookings and your search.

Saudi Arabian AirlinesflynasFlyadealEgyptairQatar Airways

Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located approximately 35 km north of the city center. The airport is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Riyadh Metro, public buses operated by SAPTCO, taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-60 min

SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Weather in Riyadh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C9°C
February23°C12°C
March28°C16°C
April33°C21°C
May38°C26°C
June42°C28°C
July43°C29°C
August42°C29°C
September39°C26°C
October34°C21°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
43°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
358
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
32°C23°C
14 Nov
37%
24°C15°C
Sunday
8 Nov
33°C23°C
15 Nov
66%
23°C16°C
Monday
9 Nov
36%
30°C22°C
16 Nov
57%
25°C19°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
27°C19°C
17 Nov
17%
25°C18°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
63%
21°C14°C
18 Nov
25°C17°C
Thursday
12 Nov
22°C13°C
19 Nov
27°C18°C
Friday
13 Nov
66%
23°C15°C
20 Nov
29°C19°C
The distance between Cairo and Riyadh is 1613 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Flyadeal, Egyptair, and Qatar Airways. Cairo and Riyadh have 382 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Cairo to Riyadh?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cairo and Riyadh takes around 2.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Cairo and Riyadh?

The flight distance between Cairo and Riyadh is 1613 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Riyadh?

Several carriers operate flights between Cairo and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include flynas, Riyadh Air, Nile Air, Air Cairo, Flyadeal, Nesma Airlines, Egyptair, Saudi Arabian Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Birmingham, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada, Medina, Aswan, Luxor, Amman, Glasgow, Madrid, Dubai, Istanbul, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Bristol, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Barcelona.

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila, Abu Dhabi.

Which airlines fly between Cairo and Riyadh?

Currently, you can fly between Cairo and Riyadh with Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Flyadeal, Egyptair, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Cairo and Riyadh?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cairo and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Cairo and Riyadh?

Traveling between Cairo and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Riyadh depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cairo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cairo and Riyadh arrive?

What time do flights between Cairo and Riyadh depart?

What time do flights between Cairo and Riyadh arrive?

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