How many flights from Cairo to Riyadh are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 71.8% of flights from Cairo to Riyadh were non-stop. For travelers who prefer connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that direct options are widely available for this route, making it convenient for many travelers.

What's the flight time from Cairo to Riyadh?

The typical direct flight time from Cairo to Riyadh is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 1612 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh are categorized as frequent. This suggests that favorable prices for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for good deals can often find them, making it a route with consistent opportunities for savings.

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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-30
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Cairo to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

For flights from Cairo to Riyadh, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with 71.8% of recent fares being direct flights. When connecting itineraries do appear, they typically involve one stopover. This high share of direct options means you can often find convenient travel without layovers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh, right now, fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $118–$327, with a median of $208. Currently, 1% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals can be found.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Riyadh? The most affordable months to travel are May, with a median fare of $104, followed by November at $113, and January at $115. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Riyadh? A typical journey, including connections if applicable, is approximately 2h 45m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 45m, while connecting flights typically take around 9h 15m. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it easier to find suitable flight times.

The distance between Cairo and Riyadh is 1612 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance is well-served by direct flights, contributing to the relatively short typical journey time.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Riyadh

Regular price: $123 - $335

Prices are currently within the regular range.

For flights from Cairo to Riyadh, prices are regularly between $123 and $335. The current lowest deal is $146 with Flynas for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $146

Low $123

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Riyadh is May, with a median price of $103. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $308. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $103

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $308

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Riyadh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$391

$248

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$444

$266

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$438

$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$366

$238

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$389

$242

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$424

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$445 → $238

47%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$445 → $243

45%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$391 → $191

51%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$452 → $255

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Cairo - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Riyadh are below the typical level, with a median price of $208.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $104, followed by November and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh typically take 2h 45m, while connecting flights average 9h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

71.8% of recent flights from Cairo to Riyadh are direct, with Flynas offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct routes

Flynas is a key airline providing direct flights for the Cairo to Riyadh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Riyadh are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary and cheapest departure option for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a primary gateway to Riyadh from Cairo.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International is a major domestic hub within Saudi Arabia, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~380 km from Riyadh (approximately 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~$149

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

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Elite

Sep 21

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

82% AI deal score

$844

$436

Save $408

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 24

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

82% AI deal score

$835

$437

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Business Class

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Sep 20

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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$831

$437

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 20

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$769

$436

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 21

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$772

$436

Save $336

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 20

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$775

$436

Save $339

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Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Sep 17

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$765

$437

Save $328

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 19

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$775

$437

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Business Class

From CAI

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Sep 18

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$782

$437

Save $345

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Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Jan 05

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$1,019

$591

Save $428

Kuwait Airways

Business Class

From CAI

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Jan 05

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$1,019

$591

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Kuwait Airways

Business Class

From CAI

Elite

Jan 07

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$1,032

$596

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Kuwait Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairo to Riyadh is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was approximately $153. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, saw average prices rise significantly to $368. Even booking 7-13 days out resulted in higher average prices of $265, indicating that planning ahead can lead to considerable savings.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Riyadh is considered to be $118 or less. The median price for this route was $208. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $327 or less. Aiming for a price at or below the $118 threshold generally indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Riyadh are typically May, November, and January. In May, the median price was $104, while November saw a median of $113. January also offered competitive pricing with a median of $115. These months generally present better value compared to the annual median price of $208 for the route.

Cairo to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Riyadh

Regular price: $123 - $335

Prices are currently within the regular range.

For flights from Cairo to Riyadh, prices are regularly between $123 and $335. The current lowest deal is $146 with Flynas for travel from Oct 19-Oct 25.

now $146

Low $123

High $335

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

May

Cheapest

Flights from $103

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $308

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Riyadh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$391

$248

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$444

$266

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$438

$242

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$366

$238

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$389

$242

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Riyadh

Cairo (CAI) - Riyadh (RUH)

Saudia

$424

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$445 → $238

47%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$445 → $243

45%

4 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 26

$391 → $191

51%

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

$452 → $255

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Cairo - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Riyadh are below the typical level, with a median price of $208.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $104, followed by November and January.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh typically take 2h 45m, while connecting flights average 9h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

71.8% of recent flights from Cairo to Riyadh are direct, with Flynas offering deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct routes

Flynas is a key airline providing direct flights for the Cairo to Riyadh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Riyadh are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary and cheapest departure option for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a primary gateway to Riyadh from Cairo.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$130

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International is a major domestic hub within Saudi Arabia, offering extensive global connectivity.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

81% AI deal score

$1,032

$596

Save $436

Kuwait Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Cheap Flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Today’s best flight deals from Cairo to Riyadh

Cairo to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Cairo - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights are dominant

Flynas offers direct routes

Deals are frequent on this route

Cairo main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

When is the best time to book flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

How much should a flight from Cairo to Riyadh cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Riyadh?

How many flights from Cairo to Riyadh are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Cairo to Riyadh?

How often do cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh come up?

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Cairo to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Riyadh

Cairo - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Direct flights are dominant

Flynas offers direct routes

Deals are frequent on this route

Cairo main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

Sep 21

Sep 24

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Sep 20

Sep 21

Sep 20

Sep 17

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Jan 05

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

When is the best time to book flights from Cairo to Riyadh?

How much should a flight from Cairo to Riyadh cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Cairo to Riyadh?