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Among airlines operating Cairo to Riyadh flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection
• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

9 airlines operate flights between Cairo and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• flynas
• SAUDIA
• flyadeal
• Egyptair
• Riyadh Air
• Nile Air

Flights from Cairo to Riyadh usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flynas: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Cairo to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $234 round-trip, compared to $261 via a layover through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $1–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flyadeal and Air Cairo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

One-stop flights from Cairo to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) - 4% of one-stop connections

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Cairo to Riyadh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $212 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $265, a difference of $53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairo to Riyadh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Riyadh flights, with 33% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Riyadh City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 2:43 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:33 am.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $228. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Riyadh takes 2h 38m, covering 1,000 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Cairo to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

SAUDIA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while flyadeal has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Cairo to Riyadh flights are:

• SAUDIA: 90% on time
• flyadeal: 89% on time
• flynas: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 15m, compared with 7h 36m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 9h 01m via Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED).

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Final Rentals
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Riyadh range from $184 to $314, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $184 counts as a good deal.