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Flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Nonstop flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) take about 2h 5m (1,269 km). Saudia flies it. Lowest fare seen: $168 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Carriers on RUH–SSH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Saudianonstop fare seen

Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $168 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $138. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$357 · 2 stops25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$1689 Nov 2026 · Saudia$139 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026 · Saudia
Dec 2026$17117 Dec 2026 · Saudia$138 · 1 stop27 Dec 2026 · Saudia
Feb 2027—$148 · 1 stop7 Feb 2027 · Saudia

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $139 for November 2026, $138 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flights

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?
A nonstop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) takes about 2h 5m, covering 1,269 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Riyadh from Sharm El Sheikh by air?
The great-circle distance between King Khalid International Airport and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport is 1,269 km (789 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the RUH–SSH route include Saudia. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on RUH–SSH was $168 USD with Saudia (nonstop), departing 9 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $138 one-way, against $357 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $135 with one stop against $168 nonstop, a saving of $33. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Saudi Arabia to Sharm El Sheikh?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sharm El Sheikh visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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