Cheap flights from Cairo to Riyadh

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Cheapest round-trip flights $141
flyadeal Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $141
Cheapest one-way flight $67
flyadeal Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 13
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $67
Last-minute weekend getaway $229
Air Cairo Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $229
Cheapest business class flights $615
EgyptAir Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Sun, Mar 1
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh is currently $615
Fastest flight 2 hr 25 min The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Riyadh takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Riyadh is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $125–180
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $200–365

Popular airlines from Cairo to Riyadh

  • Flynas
    Nonstop
    from $175
    Typical price: $190–400
    42 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
    137 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    from $189
    Typical price: $175–405
    20 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
    276 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
  • EgyptAir
    Nonstop
    from $195
    Typical price: $210–445
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
  • flyadeal
    Nonstop
    from $141
    Typical price: $170–450
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
    84 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
  • Air Arabia Egypt
    Nonstop
    from $209
    Typical price: $210–510
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
    10 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
  • Air Cairo
    Nonstop
    from $196
    Typical price: $205–370
    9 weekly nonstop flights
    CAI - RUH Every day
    7 weekly connecting flights
    CAI - RUH Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 34 min 109 mi
  • Cairo Capital International (CCE)
    Cairo Egypt 1 hr 2 min 35 mi
  • Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)
    El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 43 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 28 min 180 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Riyadh

The cheapest flights from Cairo to Riyadh are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $125 to $180.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from $141. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $175, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $189, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $195, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $141, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $209, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $196, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh starts at $141 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $67 and departs on Wed, May 13.
2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Riyadh.
Nov–Mar is a popular time to visit, when temperatures are mild and there's occasional rain. Al Janadriyah (dates vary, Feb/Mar) is a national festival celebrating traditional culture and heritage, whose program includes camel racing and arts events such as operetta and Al Ardah folkloric dance. Temperatures become extremely hot and rain is rare May–Sep.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Riyadh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairo to Riyadh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairo to Riyadh.

In terms of nonstop flights, Flynas is the most popular. Flynas offers 42 nonstop flights and 137 connecting flights per week. Flynas flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

In terms of flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 20 nonstop flights and 276 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Cairo to Riyadh are:
  • EgyptAir offers 21 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • flyadeal offers 14 nonstop flights and 84 connecting flights per week. flyadeal flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Air Arabia Egypt offers 10 nonstop flights and 10 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia Egypt flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
  • Air Cairo offers 9 nonstop flights and 7 connecting flights per week. Air Cairo flies from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairo and Riyadh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Riyadh recently found on Google Flights was with flyadeal from $141. The cheapest one-way flight was with flyadeal from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Flynas flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $175, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
  • The cheapest Saudia flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $189, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest EgyptAir flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $195, flying from May 7 to May 10.
  • The cheapest flyadeal flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $141, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Air Arabia Egypt flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $209, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Air Cairo flight from Cairo to Riyadh is $196, flying from Apr 24 to Apr 26.
Flynas, Saudia, EgyptAir, flyadeal, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Cairo to Riyadh.
  • There are 42 Flynas direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Saudia direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 flyadeal direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Riyadh at price $229 is offered by Air Cairo from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
Flynas, Saudia, EgyptAir, flyadeal, Nile Air, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo and Nesma Airlines fly direct from Cairo to Riyadh.
  • There are 42 Flynas direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 20 Saudia direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 EgyptAir direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 flyadeal direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 10 Air Arabia Egypt direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 9 Air Cairo direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Cairo to Riyadh on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $141 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20 with flyadeal.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairo to Riyadh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $615 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Cairo and Riyadh start at $141 from Thu, Apr 16 to Mon, Apr 20.
To book business class trips from Cairo to Riyadh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Cairo and Riyadh starts at $229 from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1 with Air Cairo.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Cairo and Riyadh at price $229 is offered by Air Cairo from Thu, Feb 26 to Sun, Mar 1.
To find last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Riyadh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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