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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 13:45
• Latest: departs at 12:55 and lands at 15:30.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh takes 2h 35m, covering 788 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.

Return flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh range from £205 to £354, with an average of £270 over the past 12 months. Anything below £205 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the £270 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £234 return via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared with £277 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£75 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 SAUDIA and flynas. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £212 to £1,866. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh Intl (SSH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Sharm el-Sheikh route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 06m.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh most commonly connect through:

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £229 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £312, a difference of £83.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Sharm el-Sheikh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• flynas

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 43m, compared to 8h 16m via Cairo (CAI) and 11h 02m via Istanbul (IST).

Ras Umm Sid is one of the most viewed places in Sharm el-Sheikh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to Sharm el-Sheikh flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection
• 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:

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