Riyadh (RUH) to Gassim (ELQ) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Gassim (ELQ) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $35. One airline flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Gassim (ELQ): Saudia. The two airports are 205 miles (330 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dammam, Kuwait and Doha and more.
How many miles RUH to ELQ 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 | $35–370 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 6,000 | $5–280 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $55.40–136.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 22,500 | $45–230 |
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 RUH to ELQ
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to ELQ 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
RUH to ELQ with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dammam (DMM)Flynas and Flyadeal the whole way
+2
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways the whole wayJ9
+1J9 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Jeddah (JED)Flyadeal, Saudia and 1 more the whole way+1
RUH to ELQ: common questions
How many miles does RUH to ELQ cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $35. 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 RUH to ELQ?
Saudia (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Gassim (ELQ).
How far is Riyadh from Gassim by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Gassim (ELQ) are 205 miles (330 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RUH to ELQ 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 Riyadh and Gassim?
The most direct connections are through Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Doha (DOH) and Jeddah (JED). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Flynas through Dammam.
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.