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R2 581+ Cheap flights from Riyadh

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RUH — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult

What to know about flights from Riyadh

Discover essential information about flights departing from Riyadh, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Riyadh airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R10 597

Cheapest airline

flyadeal

Good round-trip deal

R7 725 or less

Good one-way deal

R1 597 or less
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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Fri 18/43:40RUH - JNB
1 stop10h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 26/414:30JNB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 360
Wed 26/33:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/413:50CPT - RUH
1 stop11h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/2R10 545
Sun 6/416:45RUH - JNB
1 stop16h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 13/49:50JNB - RUH
1 stop16h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2R11 946
Sat 3/55:00RUH - JNB
1 stop12h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 13/513:55JNB - RUH
1 stop19h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 333
Tue 29/418:50RUH - CPT
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 17/513:00CPT - RUH
1 stop20h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R12 738
Sat 19/44:00RUH - JNB
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/48:20JNB - RUH
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R13 144
Tue 25/316:40RUH - JNB
2 stops22h 40mRwandAir
Mon 7/416:50JNB - RUH
2 stops20h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 21/2R13 568
Tue 6/521:25RUH - PLZ
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/57:15PLZ - RUH
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R14 951
Mon 28/43:40RUH - CPT
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/516:35CPT - RUH
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R16 683
Thu 22/53:55RUH - JNB
2 stops37h 15mOman Air
Sun 1/613:35JNB - RUH
2 stops24h 40mOman Air
Deal found 20/2R17 200
Tue 25/310:00RUH - JNB
2 stops39h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 3/412:10JNB - RUH
2 stops36h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/2R17 753
Sun 6/423:55RUH - JNB
3 stops33h 35mKLM
Sun 13/418:50JNB - RUH
2 stops27h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/2R22 417

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/4

3:40-13:05

1 stop10h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

14:30-2:10

1 stop10h 40m

R10 360

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/3

3:40-14:30

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 8/4

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

R10 545

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 23/5

21:25-10:00

1 stop13h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:55-3:30

1 stop12h 35m

R11 393

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 6/4

16:45-8:35

1 stop16h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

9:50-3:05

1 stop16h 15m

R11 946

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 29/4

18:50-10:50

1 stop17h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-10:15

1 stop20h 15m

R12 738

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 19/4

4:00-7:10

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

8:20-2:10

1 stop16h 50m

R13 144

RiyadhPort Elizabeth

RUH - PLZ

RUHPLZ

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/5

21:25-15:05

2 stops18h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 11/5

7:15-3:30

2 stops19h 15m

R14 951

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 19/4

18:50-14:20

2 stops20h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

3:10-3:30

2 stops23h 20m

R15 098

RiyadhCape Town

RUH - CPT

RUHCPT

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 28/4

3:40-14:35

1 stop11h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/5

16:35-11:15

1 stop17h 40m

R16 683

RiyadhJohannesburg

RUH - JNB

RUHJNB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 22/5

3:55-16:10

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:35-15:15

2 stops24h 40m

R17 200

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh (average of R9 844). Flying from Riyadh in November will prove the most costly (average of R11 153). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh?

When flying from Riyadh check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R575

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From R602

Emirates

Emirates

From R844

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From R562

What are popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

From Riyadh you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Jeddah (410 flights per day), Dubai (280 flights per day) and Abha (166 flights per day).

Addis Ababa Bole

Addis Ababa Bole

From R341

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From R365

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From R147

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From R562

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Riyadh?

The cheapest city to fly to from Riyadh is Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl, with prices starting at R1 054. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

From R57

Muscat Seeb

Muscat Seeb

From R119

Lahore

Lahore

From R138

Islamabad Intl

Islamabad Intl

From R147

Airline reviews for flights from Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Riyadh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Riyadh. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 609 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 178 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 832 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20

8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Riyadh. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Riyadh?

    The most selected flight destinations from Riyadh for the current month are Dubai, Cairo, Amman. While Dubai, Cairo, Amman are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Riyadh for as low as R1 054 to Jeddah (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R6 640 to fly from Riyadh.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, flyadeal, Pegasus Airlines, and flynas have been found to have the cheapest prices from Riyadh. Here are some options available: flyadeal flights from Riyadh to Dubai Intl (R1 484). Pegasus Airlines flights from Riyadh to Istanbul (R2 774). flynas flights from Riyadh to Doha Hamad Intl (R3 044).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Riyadh?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Riyadh are below:
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Istanbul Airport from R41 415
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Dubai from R43 273
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Doha from R47 198
    Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Addis Ababa from R64 099

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh?

    March is currently the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh. At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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