Cheap Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh

Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sharm El Sheikh.

Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$82
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineSaudia
Average flights per week15

Finding cheap flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is $190. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.
Saudia, Etihad Airways and Flynas fly direct from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh.
There are 15 flights per week flying from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Riyadh Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sharm El Sheikh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sharm El Sheikh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Flynas offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sharm El Sheikh.

Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Sharm El Sheikh is one hour behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Each week, there are 11 King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 12:30 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:35 with flyadeal.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your RUH to SSH flight.

  • Traveling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • With direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Sharm El Sheikh (and then other parts of Egypt) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The majority of travelers choose to fly with flyadeal on this route.

  • With an impressive 94.12% of services arriving as scheduled, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to SSH flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and SSH:

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

    • Bahrain International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

  • $82 is the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport flight. Return flights start at $190. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to SSH.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to SSH.

  • Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport.

Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • 86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RUH.

  • Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Need a handy hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

Getting from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to central Sharm El Sheikh

  • Sharm El Sheikh Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Sharm El Sheikh. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.

  • It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sharm El Sheikh in February.

  • The warmest month in Sharm El Sheikh is August, with temperatures ranging between 81ºF and 100ºF. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharm El Sheikh Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SSH in January. Temperatures average between 52ºF and 72ºF then.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Cairo is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sharm El Sheikh. Around 240 miles away to the north-west, its top attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.

  • Giza is another favorite destination in Egypt and is around 240 miles north-west of Sharm El Sheikh. No trip is complete without visiting Giza Plateau, Star Card and street Nadi Alsaeed.

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