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

• Earliest: departs at 03:40 and lands at 05:24
• Latest: departs at 22:50 and lands at 00:34.

The flight takes about 1h 44m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Riyadh to Abha.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Abha takes 1h 44m, covering 531 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Riyadh to Abha range from £113 to £175, with an average of £143 over the past 12 months. Anything below £113 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £96 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £143 for direct.

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

• SAUDIA: 92% on time
• flyadeal: 85% on time
• flynas: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £9–£74 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 SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Abha flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Night flights for 16%, and Evening flights for 11%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Abha are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £131, which is 70% above the typical average for this route.

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Riyadh to Abha route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Most connecting flights from Riyadh to Abha pass through Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Riyadh to Abha. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £136 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £166, a difference of £30.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Abha. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flyadeal
• flynas
• SAUDIA

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Abha flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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