RUH → SSHSaudi Arabia → Egypt

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

789 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh at a glance

789 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
1 hour behind
Time-zone shift
~71 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) cover 789 miles (1,269 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a medium-haul regional route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.

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Flying from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh covers 789 miles (1,270 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this medium-haul regional route. This is a medium-haul regional route typically served by direct flights.

Route
RUH (0 mi)SSH (789 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 789 miles. Direct carriers include MS, SV and XY.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly Riyadh → Sharm El Sheikh. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
MSDirect
SVDirect
XYDirect
Baggage on Riyadh → Sharm El Sheikh: on this route, MS typically includes a carry-on, while SV and XY may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh — quick answers

How far is Riyadh from Sharm El Sheikh by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) is 789 miles (1,269 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

The average nonstop flight time from RUH to SSH is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: MS, SV, XY. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Riyadh → Sharm El Sheikh

Route type
medium-haul regional
Time zone difference
1 hour behind
Carbon footprint
~71 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
3/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Sharm El Sheikh — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 15 of 79 routes from Riyadh
Airline network
SV: 66 destinations from RUH; XY: 18 destinations from RUH; MS: 3 destinations from RUH
Alternative origin airports
DMM (Dammam, 219 mi); BAH (Manama, 258 mi)
Alternative destination airports
QQN (Neom, 37 mi); HRG (Hurghada, 66 mi); ETM (Eilat, 114 mi)
Nearby destinations
Neom, Saudi Arabia (37 mi); Hurghada, Egypt (66 mi); Eilat, Israel (114 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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