Kuwait (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Kuwait (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $45. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kuwait (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH): Flynas, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudia. The two airports are 306 miles (492 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dammam, Bahrain and Gassim and more.
How many miles KWI to RUH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Saudia | 5,500 | $45–400 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 6,000 | $15–310 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $65.40–166.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $55–260 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KWI to RUH
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- J9Jazeera AirwaysNot in an alliance
- Kuwait AirwaysNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KWI to RUH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Saudia
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Saudia
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Saudia
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Saudia
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Saudia
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Saudia
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Saudia
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Saudia
KWI to RUH with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dammam (DMM)Kuwait Airways, then Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more
+2 - Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
J9 - Via Gassim (ELQ)Jazeera Airways, then SaudiaJ9
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole wayJ9
- Via Hail (HAS)Jazeera Airways, then Saudia and FlynasJ9
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
3LJ9 - Via Madinah (MED)Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 moreJ9
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates and flydubai the whole way
J9+1+3 - Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Taif (TIF)Jazeera Airways, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 moreJ9
KWI to RUH: common questions
How many miles does KWI to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $45. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Delta SkyMiles (22,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KWI to RUH?
Flynas, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Kuwait (KWI) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Kuwait from Riyadh by plane?
Kuwait (KWI) and Riyadh (RUH) are 306 miles (492 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KWI to RUH award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kuwait and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Dammam (DMM), Bahrain (BAH), Gassim (ELQ), Doha (DOH) and Hail (HAS). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Gulf Air through Bahrain.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.