Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

Historically, approximately 32.5% of flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter is 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

The typical direct flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh covers a distance of 1269 kilometers and has a median duration of 2 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time is considerably longer, averaging 9 hours and 10 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How often do Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh route tend to drop frequently. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure better deals. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for those looking to purchase tickets at a reduced cost.

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Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

A typical journey from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh takes about 7h 55m, including connections. This duration accounts for itineraries that are not direct. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median time provides a realistic expectation for the total travel duration.

Most itineraries from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh connect at least once, with only 32.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely encounter one or more stops on your journey.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh? The data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $238. Following closely are April, with a median fare of $242, and August, where the median fare is $246. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh typically range from $250–$738, with a median of $452. This route covers a distance of 1269 km, classifying it as a short-haul journey. Understanding this price range can help you budget for your trip.

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

Regular price: $145 - $382

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 typically between $145 and $382. The current lowest deal is $175 with Flynas, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 10.

now $175

Low $145

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

The cheapest month to fly from RUH to SSH 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

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$387

$269

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$409

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$419

$282

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$409

$247

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$412

$274

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$387

$289

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 6 - Mar 12

$433 → $253

42%

6 nights

Mar 7 - Mar 13

$433 → $253

42%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$405 → $228

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$415 → $239

42%

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 for Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are above the typical level, with a median of $452.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median prices

Historically, September, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 55m

The median flight duration from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 67.5% of recent bookings for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights

Flynas is one airline that offers direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are frequent, appearing often.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$177

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Cheapest

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Hurghada International (HRG)

Hurghada International is a primary alternative for leisure and charter flights in the Red Sea region.

📍 ~105 km from Sharm El Sheikh (requires a ferry crossing or a very long drive around the Gulf of Suez)

💸 Flights from ~$224

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

Historically, the best time to book flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh for the cheapest prices is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $301. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, with an average of $753. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be slightly more expensive, averaging $345.

A good price for a flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is considered to be around $250 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over a trailing 90-day period. The median price for this route historically stands at $452, while prices in the higher range can go up to $738.

Based on historical data over a 270-day period, the cheapest months to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are typically September, April, and August. September shows a median price of $238, while April and August have median prices of $242 and $246, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $452, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

Regular price: $145 - $382

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 typically between $145 and $382. The current lowest deal is $175 with Flynas, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 10.

now $175

Low $145

High $382

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

September

Cheapest

Flights from $238

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $654

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Flynas

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$387

$269

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$409

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$419

$282

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$409

$247

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$412

$274

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh (RUH) - Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

Flynas

$387

$289

One-way

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

6 nights

Mar 6 - Mar 12

$433 → $253

42%

6 nights

Mar 7 - Mar 13

$433 → $253

42%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$405 → $228

44%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

$415 → $239

42%

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 for Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are above the typical level, with a median of $452.

📅 Best time to fly

September offers the lowest median prices

Historically, September, April, and August offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 7h 55m

The median flight duration from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 67.5% of recent bookings for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Flynas offers direct flights

Flynas is one airline that offers direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh are frequent, appearing often.

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$177

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Cheapest

Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport is a convenient arrival point for your trip to Sharm El Sheikh.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Hurghada International (HRG)

Hurghada International is a primary alternative for leisure and charter flights in the Red Sea region.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

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$1,508

$1,337

Save $171

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Today’s best flight deals from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh - Sharm El Sheikh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 7h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Flynas offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sharm El Sheikh

Best Elite deals to Sharm El Sheikh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

How early should I book Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

What's the best month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

What's the flight time from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

How often do Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flight prices drop?

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Flights to Sharm El Sheikh from other cities

Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh - Sharm El Sheikh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

September offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 7h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Flynas offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Riyadh main airports to depart from

Sharm El Sheikh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sharm El Sheikh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sharm El Sheikh

Best Elite deals to Sharm El Sheikh

Sep 27

Sep 30

Oct 31

Sep 30

Sep 30

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Oct 08

Oct 11

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sharm El Sheikh

How early should I book Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

What's the best month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?