Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $67.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh (RUH): Flynas and Saudia. The two airports are 790 miles (1,271 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madinah, Hurghada and Jeddah and more.
How many miles SSH 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 | 7,000 | $67.50–427 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 12,000 | $37.50–337 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $87.90–193.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $77.50–287 |
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 SSH to RUH
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book SSH 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
SSH to RUH with one stop
9 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Madinah (MED)EgyptAir, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMSM
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way+1
- Via Amman (AMM)Jordan Aviation, then Royal Jordanian, Saudia and 1 moreR5
- Via Amman (ADJ)Royal Jordanian, then Flyadeal
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
J9+1 - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, Nile Air and 1 more the whole wayNPSM+1+6
- Via Alexandria (ALY)Air Cairo the whole waySME5SM+2
- Via Alexandria (HBE)Air Cairo, then Air Arabia Egypt, Saudia and 1 moreSME5
SSH to RUH: common questions
How many miles does SSH to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $67.50. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (12,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Delta SkyMiles (25,000). 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 SSH to RUH?
Flynas and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Sharm el Sheikh from Riyadh by plane?
Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) and Riyadh (RUH) are 790 miles (1,271 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SSH 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 Sharm el Sheikh and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Madinah (MED), Hurghada (HRG), Jeddah (JED), Amman (AMM) and Amman (ADJ). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Cairo through Hurghada.
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.