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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 2:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:27 am.

The flight takes about 2h 32m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Cairo to Riyadh takes 2h 32m, covering 2,591 km.

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.

Round-trip flights from Cairo to Riyadh range from 699 ﷼ to 1,161 ﷼, with an average of 854 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 699 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the 854 ﷼ route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 825 ﷼ round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to 890 ﷼ for direct flights.

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: 88% on time
• flynas: 86% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 5 ﷼–369 ﷼ 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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Cairo to Riyadh flights, with 29% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, morning flights for 24%, and evening flights for 19%.

One-way fares from Cairo to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 303 ﷼, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging 135 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Cairo to Riyadh route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 54m.

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

• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) - 82% of one-stop connections
• Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Cairo to Riyadh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 787 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 1,016 ﷼, a difference of 229 ﷼.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• flynas
• flyadeal
• SAUDIA
• Egyptair
• Riyadh Air
• Air Arabia

Flying via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 6h 45m via Kuwait City (KWI) and 8h 32m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Cairo (Arabian Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Masmak fort, Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.