Madinah (MED) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Madinah (MED) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Madinah (MED) to Riyadh (RUH): Flyadeal, Flynas and Saudia. The two airports are 441 miles (709 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Jeddah, Dammam and Kuwait and more.
How many miles MED to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 5,500 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $55.40–136.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $45–230 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from MED to RUH
- FlyadealNot in an alliance
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MED to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
MED to RUH with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
+2+1 - Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas and Flyadeal the whole way
+2 - Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways the whole way
J9J9+1 - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Tabuk (TUU)Flynas and Flyadeal the whole way
- Via Abha (AHB)Flynas and Flyadeal the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Port Sudan (PZU)Tarco Aviation the whole way3T3TJ4SD
- Via Jazan (GIZ)Flyadeal the whole way
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMSM
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian and Flynas the whole way
R5 - Via Amman (ADJ)Flynas and Royal Jordanian, then Flyadeal
MED to RUH: common questions
How many miles does MED to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Delta SkyMiles (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MED to RUH?
Flyadeal, Flynas and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Madinah (MED) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Madinah from Riyadh by plane?
Madinah (MED) and Riyadh (RUH) are 441 miles (709 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MED to RUH award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Madinah and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Bahrain (BAH) and Tabuk (TUU). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Saudia through Jeddah.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.