Saudi Arabia to Qatar Β· 308 miles (496 km)

Riyadh (RUH) to Doha (DOH) flights

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club logo
5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Doha (DOH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Doha (DOH): Flynas, Qatar Airways and Saudia. The two airports are 308 miles (496 km) apart. Qatar Airways is in oneworld and Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bahrain, Dammam and Kuwait and more.

How many miles RUH to DOH 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia5,500$82.90–404
Etihad GuestOn Saudia6,000$52.90–314
British Airways ClubOn Qatar Airways7,000–8,000$87.90–129
Iberia ClubOn Qatar Airways7,000–8,000$87.90–129
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qatar Airways7,000–8,000$87.90–129
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qatar Airways7,500$72.90–84
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qatar Airways10,000$252.90–514
Finnair PlusOn Qatar Airways11,500$77.90–464
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qatar Airways11,500$77.90–604
JAL Mileage BankOn Qatar Airways12,000$52.90–64
SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia15,000$103.30–170.40
American AAdvantageOn Qatar Airways17,500$52.90–64

Business and first class prices, and 2 more programs, 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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from RUH to DOH

  • Flynas logo
    FlynasNot in an alliance
  • Qatar Airways logo
    Qatar Airwaysoneworld Β· bookable with 10 programsWho books it
  • Saudia logo
    SaudiaSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book RUH to DOH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RUH to DOH with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
    Gulf Air logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Gulf Air logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Dammam (DMM)Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more, then Qatar Airways
    Lufthansa logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    +2
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole way
    J9
    Kuwait Airways logo
    Saudia logo
    +1
    J9
    Kuwait Airways logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
    Etihad Airways logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Etihad Airways logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Gassim (ELQ)Saudia, then Qatar Airways
    Saudia logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)flydubai the whole way
    Emirates logo
    flydubai logo
    Saudia logo
    +3
    flydubai logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
    Air Arabia logo
    Air Arabia logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Hail (HAS)Saudia and Flynas, then Qatar Airways
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
    Saudia logo
    Oman Air logo
    OV
    Qatar Airways logo
    Oman Air logo
  • Via Madinah (MED)Saudia, Flynas and 1 more, then Qatar Airways
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Taif (TIF)Saudia, Flynas and 1 more, then Qatar Airways
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    Flyadeal logo
    Qatar Airways logo

RUH to DOH: common questions

How many miles does RUH to DOH cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), British Airways Club (7,000–8,000) and Iberia Club (7,000–8,000). 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 RUH to DOH?

Flynas, Qatar Airways (oneworld) and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Doha (DOH).

How far is Riyadh from Doha by plane?

Riyadh (RUH) and Doha (DOH) are 308 miles (496 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RUH to DOH award flights?

18 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 10 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Riyadh and Doha?

The most direct connections are through Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Gassim (ELQ). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.

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.