Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Doha?

Yes, direct flights from Riyadh to Doha are available. Historically, approximately 32.5% of the flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connecting flights, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Doha?

The direct flight from Riyadh to Doha typically takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 496 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 4 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this relatively short journey.

Should I set a price alert for Riyadh to Doha flights?

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Riyadh to Doha is advisable. Historically, deals on this route have been classified as frequent across the trailing quarter. This suggests that prices for this route tend to fluctuate, and opportunities for better fares arise regularly. An alert can help travelers secure a more favorable price.

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Riyadh to Doha: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Doha

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Riyadh to Doha, fares typically range from $289–$696, with a median price of $427. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. This route sees new deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find flights.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Doha, October and July stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $170. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $176. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.

Regarding flight options, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Riyadh to Doha. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Riyadh to Doha takes approximately 1h 30m for non-stop flights. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends to 6h 10m. This difference is important to consider when planning your travel time.

The distance between Riyadh and Doha is 496 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that flight times are generally brief, particularly for direct services.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Doha

Regular price: $168 - $268

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Doha are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Riyadh to Doha typically range from 168 USD to 268 USD. The current lowest deal is 182 USD with Flynas for travel from Aug 23-Aug 28.

now $182

Low $168

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Doha

The cheapest month to fly from RUH to DOH is October, with a median price of $170. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $448. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $170

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $448

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Doha

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Doha

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$417

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$428

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$423

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$414

$300

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

Flynas

$257

$212

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

Flynas

$254

$212

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$423 → $227

46%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$410 → $235

43%

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$414 → $244

41%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$423 → $253

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Riyadh - Doha route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riyadh to Doha are above the typical level of $427.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October, July, and June, with median prices around $170.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Direct flights typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 6h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 32.5% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights

Flynas provides direct flight options on this route, with deals found for $182.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Doha are frequently available, appearing often within 30 days.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a convenient option for flights from Riyadh to Doha.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Doha main airports to arrive at

Hamad International (DOH)

Cheapest

Hamad International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Riyadh to Doha.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Airports nearby Doha used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

Cheapest

King Fahd International offers extensive international and regional flights, useful as a close alternative to Doha.

📍 ~100 km from Doha (reachable by car, requires Saudi visa)

💸 Flights from ~$101

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From RUH

Elite

Aug 18

Doha, Qatar

66% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,364

Save $296

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 29

Doha, Qatar

65% AI deal score

$2,783

$2,548

Save $235

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 28

Doha, Qatar

50% AI deal score

$2,791

$2,569

Save $222

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 28

Doha, Qatar

50% AI deal score

$2,826

$2,589

Save $237

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 20

Doha, Qatar

49% AI deal score

$1,639

$1,353

Save $286

Flydubai

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 04

Doha, Qatar

49% AI deal score

$1,557

$1,364

Save $193

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Sep 15

Doha, Qatar

49% AI deal score

$2,629

$2,523

Save $106

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 18

Doha, Qatar

49% AI deal score

$2,735

$2,624

Save $111

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 13

Doha, Qatar

48% AI deal score

$1,555

$1,353

Save $202

Flydubai

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Oct 02

Doha, Qatar

48% AI deal score

$1,497

$1,369

Save $128

Royal Jordanian

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 19

Doha, Qatar

48% AI deal score

$2,735

$2,646

Save $89

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From RUH

Elite

Aug 20

Doha, Qatar

48% AI deal score

$2,746

$2,667

Save $79

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Doha

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Riyadh to Doha is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $243. Booking within 7-13 days prior to departure saw an average price of $310, while booking 0-6 days out typically resulted in a higher average price of $737. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to Doha is typically around $289 or less. The median price observed for this route was $427. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $696 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $289 threshold.

Historically, October and July have been the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Doha, both showing a median price of $170. June also offered competitive prices, with a median of $176. These months tend to be more affordable compared to the annual median price of $427 for this route. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these periods.

Riyadh to Doha: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Doha

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Doha

Regular price: $168 - $268

Prices for flights from Riyadh to Doha are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Riyadh to Doha typically range from 168 USD to 268 USD. The current lowest deal is 182 USD with Flynas for travel from Aug 23-Aug 28.

now $182

Low $168

High $268

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Doha

October

Cheapest

Flights from $170

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $448

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Doha

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Doha

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$417

$281

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$428

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$423

$300

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

$414

$300

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

Flynas

$257

$212

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Doha

Riyadh (RUH) - Doha (DOH)

Flynas

$254

$212

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 20

$423 → $227

46%

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$410 → $235

43%

4 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 22

$414 → $244

41%

1 night

Aug 20 - Aug 21

$423 → $253

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Riyadh - Doha route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Riyadh to Doha are above the typical level of $427.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are October, July, and June, with median prices around $170.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Direct flights typically take 1h 30m, while connecting flights average 6h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights make up 32.5% of recent routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights

Flynas provides direct flight options on this route, with deals found for $182.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Doha are frequently available, appearing often within 30 days.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a convenient option for flights from Riyadh to Doha.

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Doha main airports to arrive at

Hamad International (DOH)

Cheapest

Hamad International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Riyadh to Doha.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$205

Airports nearby Doha used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

Cheapest

King Fahd International offers extensive international and regional flights, useful as a close alternative to Doha.

Doha, Qatar

48% AI deal score

$2,746

$2,667

Save $79

Qatar Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Doha

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Doha

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Doha

Riyadh to Doha: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Doha

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Doha

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Direct flights from Riyadh to Doha

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Doha

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Riyadh - Doha route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Connecting flights are common

Flynas offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Doha main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Doha used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Doha

Best Elite deals to Doha

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Doha

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Doha?

How much should a flight from Riyadh to Doha cost?

What's the best month to fly from Riyadh to Doha?

Can I fly direct from Riyadh to Doha?

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Doha?

Should I set a price alert for Riyadh to Doha flights?

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Riyadh to Doha: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Doha

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to Doha

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Direct flights from Riyadh to Doha

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Doha

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Doha

Riyadh - Doha route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 30m

Connecting flights are common

Flynas offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Doha main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Doha used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Doha

Best Elite deals to Doha

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Aug 29

Aug 28

Aug 28

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Doha

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Doha?

How much should a flight from Riyadh to Doha cost?

What's the best month to fly from Riyadh to Doha?