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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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cairo to Riyadh.

A direct 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 C$ 265 to C$ 441, with an average of C$ 324 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the C$ 324 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 C$ 313 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to C$ 338 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 Cairo to Riyadh flights are:

• SAUDIA: 90% on time
• flyadeal: 88% on time
• flynas: 86% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 2–C$ 140 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% 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 C$ 127, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

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 C$ 299 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 386, a difference of C$ 87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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).

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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SAUDIA: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flyadeal: a carry-on 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.