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July 19 - July 26

Cheapest

Best

Earliest

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$239

$215

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September 26 - September 30

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$197

$217

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September 5 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$193

$217

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August 19 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$188

$224

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August 26 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$194

$226

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August 29 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$196

$226

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August 22 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$190

$226

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August 15 - September 9

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$187

$228

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September 19 - September 23

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$194

$229

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September 5 - September 16

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

$171

$229

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Insights for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

For flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, you'll find that prices typically range from $243–$665, with a median of $314. This wide range indicates that while some fares are quite high, more affordable options are available if you search strategically.

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is often in September, with a median fare of $238. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $242, and August, with a median of $246. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh takes about 7h 55m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. This means you should factor in layover time when planning your trip.

The route from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh covers a distance of 1,269 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Despite the relatively short distance, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Regular price: $190 - $470

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is between $190 and $470. The current lowest deal is $215 with Flynas for travel from July 19 to July 26.

now $215

Low $190

High $470

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is September, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $654. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $238

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

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Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$390

$301

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$378

$297

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Saudia

$382

$302

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$371

$281

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Saudia

$355

$284

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$369

$301

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

4 nights

Jul 8 - Jul 12

$358 → $268

25%

4 nights

Jul 1 - Jul 5

$371 → $281

24%

1 night

Jun 24 - Jun 25

$390 → $301

23%

1 night

Jun 25 - Jun 26

$378 → $297

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh - Sharm El Sheikh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, with a median price of $238.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 55m.

Flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh typically take 7h 55m, covering a distance of 1269 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

45% of deals are direct.

45% of deals for this route are direct, with Flynas offering direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights.

Flynas has offered direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a convenient departure point for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~30 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$215

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Cheapest

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is ideal for direct access to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$215

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Hurghada International (HRG)

Hurghada International (HRG) is a major Egyptian airport, a useful alternative for Red Sea travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Sharm El Sheikh (requires ferry or long drive).

💸 Flights from ~$287

Cairo International (CAI)

Cairo International (CAI) is Egypt's primary gateway, offering extensive international and domestic connections.

📍 ~370 km from Sharm El Sheikh (reachable by car or domestic flight).

💸 Flights from ~$177

Marsa Alam International (RMF)

Marsa Alam International (RMF) is another Red Sea resort airport, serving similar European markets.

📍 ~280 km from Sharm El Sheikh (requires sea crossing or long transit).

💸 Flights from ~$566

Luxor International (LXR)

Luxor International (LXR) is a major Egyptian hub, good for combining Red Sea and Nile Valley tourism.

📍 ~340 km from Sharm El Sheikh (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$424

King Hussein International (AQJ)

Cheapest

King Hussein International (AQJ) is geographically close, offering international connections into Jordan.

📍 ~60 km from Sharm El Sheikh (requires international border crossing).

💸 Flights from ~$136

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sharm El Sheikh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

Historically, the most economical fares for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are typically found when booking in the 28-59 days window prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $301. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, by contrast, saw an average price of $753. This suggests that planning your trip approximately one to two months in advance can lead to significant savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $243. The median price for this route during the same period was $314. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $665 or less.

Based on historical data, September is typically the best month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, with a median price of $238. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $242. The annual median price for this route is $314, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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