Cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $171 | flyadealNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $171 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $70 | Nile AirNonstop3 hrSat, Mar 14 | The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $70 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $292 | Air CairoNonstop3 hrSat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $292 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $614 | EgyptAirNonstop3 hrThu, Mar 19 — Sun, Mar 22 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $614 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 25 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Riyadh takes 2 hr 25 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Cairo to Riyadh per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Riyadh is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
January
Prices in January are usually between $155 and $215.
Popular airlines from Cairo to Riyadh
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Cairo to Riyadh in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- FlynasNonstopfrom $189Typical price: $170–36556 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day110 weekly connecting flightsCAI - RUHEvery day
- SaudiaNonstopTypical price: $160–35528 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day209 weekly connecting flightsCAI - RUHEvery day
- flyadealNonstopfrom $171Typical price: $150–41028 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day90 weekly connecting flightsCAI - RUHEvery day
- EgyptAirNonstopfrom $210Typical price: $190–40520 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day
- Nile AirNonstopfrom $278Typical price: $215–39519 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day
- Nesma AirlinesNonstop11 weekly nonstop flightsCAI - RUHEvery day1 weekly connecting flightCAI - RUHEvery Mon
Popular airports near Cairo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Cairo center and popularity with travelers.
- Cairo International Airport (CAI)CairoEgypt28 min11 mi
- Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)AlexandriaEgypt2 hr 34 min109 mi
- Cairo Capital International (CCE)CairoEgypt1 hr 2 min35 mi
- Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)El DabaaEgypt3 hr 27 min176 mi
Popular airports near Riyadh
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Riyadh center and popularity with travelers.
- King Khalid International Airport (RUH)RiyadhSaudi Arabia30 min17 mi
- Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)Al Qassim ProvinceSaudi Arabia3 hr 44 min211 mi
- Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)Al HofufSaudi Arabia3 hr 28 min180 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Riyadh
The cheapest flights from Cairo to Riyadh are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $115 to $165.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from $171. The cheapest one-way flight was with Nile Air from $70.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $189, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $171, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $210, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $278, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh starts at $171 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $70 and departs on Sat, Mar 14.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Riyadh.
Nov–Mar is a popular time to visit, when temperatures are mild and there's occasional rain. Al Janadriyah (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is a national festival celebrating traditional culture and heritage, whose program includes camel racing and arts events such as operetta and Al Ardah folkloric dance. Temperatures become extremely hot and rain is rare May–Sep.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Riyadh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairo to Riyadh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairo to Riyadh.
In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 56 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 28 nonstop flights and 209 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Riyadh are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 56 nonstop flights and 110 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 28 nonstop flights and 209 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Riyadh are:
- flyadeal offers 28 nonstop flights and 90 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- EgyptAir offers 20 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- Nile Air offers 19 nonstop flights per week. Nile Air flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
- Nesma Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights and 1 connecting flights per week. Nesma Airlines flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from $171. The cheapest one-way flight was with Nile Air from $70.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Flynas flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $189, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
- The cheapest flyadeal flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $171, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
- The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $210, flying from May 7 to May 10.
- The cheapest Nile Air flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $278, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Nesma Airlines, Air Arabia Egypt and Air Cairo fly direct from Cairo to Riyadh.
- There are 56 Flynas direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Saudia direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 flyadeal direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 19 Nile Air direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 11 Nesma Airlines direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Riyadh at price $292 is offered by Air Cairo from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
Flynas, Saudia, flyadeal, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Nesma Airlines, Air Arabia Egypt and Air Cairo fly direct from Cairo to Riyadh.
- There are 56 Flynas direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 Saudia direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 28 flyadeal direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 19 Nile Air direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 11 Nesma Airlines direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $171 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3 with flyadeal.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairo to Riyadh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $614 from Thu, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 22 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $171 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To book business class trips from Cairo to Riyadh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Riyadh starts at $292 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with Air Cairo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Riyadh at price $292 is offered by Air Cairo from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Riyadh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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