Direct (nonstop) flights from Riyadh to Al Ula

2 airlines fly nonstop from King Khaled International (RUH) to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport (ULH). It's 545 miles (877 km), about 1h 55m in the air. Operated by Saudia, Flynas.

RUH
King Khaled International
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
ULH
Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport
🇸🇦 Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
545 mi
877 km
CO₂/pax
101 kg
−84 kg vs. layover
Airlines
2
Saudia +1
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Saudia Saudia Flynas Flynas

Route data last updated: May 29, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Saudia SV Saudia
Route
RUH → ULH
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
545 mi
Flynas XY Flynas
Route
RUH → ULH
Flight Time
1h 55m
Distance
545 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Riyadh to Al Ula with one stop · direct emits 101 kg CO₂ per passenger

RUH JED (Jeddah) ULH
Leg 1: 1h 45m (530 mi) Leg 2: 1h 15m (337 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+83% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RUH → JED
1h 45m · 530 mi
View RUH to JED flights →
Leg 2
JED → ULH
1h 15m · 337 mi
View JED to ULH flights →
RUH DMM (Dammam) ULH
Leg 1: 1h 10m (219 mi) Leg 2: 2h 20m (723 mi) Total: ~3h 30m 🍃 199 kg CO₂ (+97% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RUH → DMM
1h 10m · 219 mi
View RUH to DMM flights →
Leg 2
DMM → ULH
2h 20m · 723 mi
View DMM to ULH flights →
RUH AMM (Amman) ULH
Leg 1: 2h 20m (801 mi) Leg 2: 1h 40m (383 mi) Total: ~4h 🍃 244 kg CO₂ (+142% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RUH → AMM
2h 20m · 801 mi
View RUH to AMM flights →
Leg 2
AMM → ULH
1h 40m · 383 mi
View AMM to ULH flights →
RUH DOH (Doha) ULH
Leg 1: 1h 30m (308 mi) Leg 2: 2h 40m (844 mi) Total: ~4h 10m 🍃 238 kg CO₂ (+136% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RUH → DOH
1h 30m · 308 mi
View RUH to DOH flights →
Leg 2
DOH → ULH
2h 40m · 844 mi
View DOH to ULH flights →
RUH DXB (Dubai) ULH
Leg 1: 2h (543 mi) Leg 2: 2h 50m (1,076 mi) Total: ~4h 50m 🍃 308 kg CO₂ (+205% vs. direct)
Leg 1
RUH → DXB
2h · 543 mi
View RUH to DXB flights →
Leg 2
DXB → ULH
2h 50m · 1,076 mi
View DXB to ULH flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Riyadh to Al Ula?

A nonstop flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Al Ula (ULH) takes approximately 1 hours and 55 minutes. The distance is 545 miles (877 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh to Al Ula?

2 airlines: Saudia, Flynas.

Is there a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Al Ula?

Yes. 2 airlines: Saudia, Flynas.

How far is Riyadh from Al Ula?

The flight distance from Riyadh to Al Ula is 545 miles (877 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance.

What type of aircraft flies from Riyadh to Al Ula?

At 1h 55m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Riyadh to Al Ula?

Roughly 101 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 505 km.

Is the return flight from Al Ula to Riyadh also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to Al Ula?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at King Khaled International for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.