Direct (nonstop) flights from Al Ula to Riyadh

2 airlines fly nonstop from Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport (ULH) to King Khaled International (RUH). It's 545 miles (877 km), about 1h 45m in the air. Operated by Saudia, Flynas.

ULH
Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport
🇸🇦 Al Ula, Saudi Arabia
RUH
King Khaled International
🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
545 mi
877 km
CO₂/pax
101 kg
−98 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
ULH → RUH
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
545 mi
Flynas XY Flynas
Route
ULH → RUH
Flight Time
1h 45m
Distance
545 mi

Alternative Routes

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

ULH DMM (Dammam) RUH
Leg 1: 1h 50m (723 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (219 mi) Total: ~3h 🍃 199 kg CO₂ (+97% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ULH → DMM
1h 50m · 723 mi
View ULH to DMM flights →
Leg 2
DMM → RUH
1h 10m · 219 mi
View DMM to RUH flights →
ULH JED (Jeddah) RUH
Leg 1: 1h 20m (337 mi) Leg 2: 1h 45m (530 mi) Total: ~3h 5m 🍃 185 kg CO₂ (+83% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ULH → JED
1h 20m · 337 mi
View ULH to JED flights →
Leg 2
JED → RUH
1h 45m · 530 mi
View JED to RUH flights →
ULH DOH (Doha) RUH
Leg 1: 2h 10m (844 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (308 mi) Total: ~3h 40m 🍃 238 kg CO₂ (+136% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ULH → DOH
2h 10m · 844 mi
View ULH to DOH flights →
Leg 2
DOH → RUH
1h 30m · 308 mi
View DOH to RUH flights →
ULH AMM (Amman) RUH
Leg 1: 1h 40m (383 mi) Leg 2: 2h 15m (801 mi) Total: ~3h 55m 🍃 244 kg CO₂ (+142% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ULH → AMM
1h 40m · 383 mi
View ULH to AMM flights →
Leg 2
AMM → RUH
2h 15m · 801 mi
View AMM to RUH flights →
ULH DXB (Dubai) RUH
Leg 1: 2h 50m (1,076 mi) Leg 2: 2h (543 mi) Total: ~4h 50m 🍃 308 kg CO₂ (+205% vs. direct)
Leg 1
ULH → DXB
2h 50m · 1,076 mi
View ULH to DXB flights →
Leg 2
DXB → RUH
2h · 543 mi
View DXB to RUH flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A nonstop flight from Al Ula (ULH) to Riyadh (RUH) takes approximately 1 hours and 45 minutes. The distance is 545 miles (877 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Al Ula to Riyadh?

2 airlines: Saudia, Flynas.

Is there a nonstop flight from Al Ula to Riyadh?

Yes. 2 airlines: Saudia, Flynas.

How far is Al Ula from Riyadh?

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

What type of aircraft flies from Al Ula to Riyadh?

At 1h 45m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

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

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

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

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 Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport for this flight?

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