Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) starts at 20,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL): Regent Airways and Saudia. The two airports are 3,963 miles (6,378 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 31 ways to fly it with one stop, through Bengaluru, Abu Dhabi and Muscat and more.
How many miles RUH to KUL 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 | 20,500 | $82.90–444 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 40,000 | $92.90–304 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 42,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 45,000 | $52.90–354 |
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 RUH to KUL
- RXRegent AirwaysNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to KUL 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
RUH to KUL with one stop
31 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
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- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
- Via Muscat (MCT)Oman Air the whole way
OV - Via Mumbai (BOM)Air India, IndiGo and 3 more, then Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air Malaysia
+2 - Via Hyderabad (HYD)Flynas, IndiGo and 1 more, then AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
+3 - Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Kochi (COK)Saudia, Air India Express and 1 more, then AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Phuket (HKT)Saudia, then AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and 1 more
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Air India Express, then Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia
- Via Karachi (KHI)Pakistan International Airlines, Saudia and 3 more, then Batik Air MalaysiaPK+2
- Via Colombo (CMB)SriLankan Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Male (MLE)Flynas and ZanAir, then AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 moreB4
RUH to KUL: common questions
How many miles does RUH to KUL cost?
In economy it starts at 20,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (40,000), SAS EuroBonus (42,000) and Etihad Guest (45,000). 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 KUL?
Regent Airways and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
How far is Riyadh from Kuala Lumpur by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) are 3,963 miles (6,378 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 KUL 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 Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur?
The most direct connections are through Bengaluru (BLR), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Muscat (MCT), Mumbai (BOM) and Hyderabad (HYD). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.
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.