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Flight deals from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $331. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.$331 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $331, select.
Riyadh.$350 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $350, select.
Riyadh.$383 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Riyadh.$398 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $398, select.
Riyadh.$408 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $408, select.
Riyadh.$419 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.
Riyadh.$420 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $420, select.
Riyadh.$423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Riyadh.$424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Saudia departs from Riyadh on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Riyadh.$425 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Saudia.Outbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Saudia, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.
Riyadh.$511 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Flynas.Outbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Sharm El Sheikh on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Flynas departs from Riyadh on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Sharm El Sheikh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in July.
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Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$331
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh is $331. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh.
Etihad Airways, Air France and Saudia fly direct from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh.
As of June 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Sharm El Sheikh to Riyadh is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 24 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.

  • Riyadh is one hour ahead of Sharm El Sheikh and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Take your pick of five weekly Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 14:50 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 20:55.

  • Leave enough time to catch your SSH to RUH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Saudia offers direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.

  • The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Saudia.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for SSH to RUH flights is Saudia.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SSH and RUH:

    • Jeddah Airport

    • Cairo Airport

    • Madinah Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • Right now, $148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $331. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SSH to RUH.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from SSH to RUH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport.

Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

  • 72% of flights taking off from Sharm El Sheikh Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Sharm El Sheikh to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SSH. Whether you have an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • Consider a stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after arriving from your Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's not too far from RUH and a good option if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Homes and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks in advance.

Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • Riyadh Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Riyadh Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SSH to RUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.

  • Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Travel 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in this area.

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