Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) flights
An economy award from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm el Sheikh (SSH): Flynas and Saudia. The two airports are 790 miles (1,271 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hurghada, Jeddah and Amman and more.
How many miles RUH to SSH 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 | 7,000 | $82.90–444 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 12,000 | $52.90–354 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 15,000 | $103.30–210.40 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $92.90–304 |
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 SSH
- FlynasNot in an alliance
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book RUH to SSH 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 SSH with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hurghada (HRG)Air Cairo the whole waySMNOSM
- Via Jeddah (JED)Saudia and Flynas the whole way
+1 - Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian, Saudia and 1 more, then Jordan Aviation
R5 - Via Amman (ADJ)Flyadeal, then Royal Jordanian
- Via Kuwait (KWI)Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways the whole wayJ9
+1J9 - Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir, Nile Air and 1 more the whole way
+6NPSM+1 - Via Alexandria (ALY)Air Cairo the whole wayE5SM+2SM
RUH to SSH: common questions
How many miles does RUH to SSH cost?
In economy it starts at 7,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $82.90. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (12,000), SAS EuroBonus (15,000) and Delta SkyMiles (25,000). 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 SSH?
Flynas and Saudia (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Riyadh (RUH) to Sharm el Sheikh (SSH).
How far is Riyadh from Sharm el Sheikh by plane?
Riyadh (RUH) and Sharm el Sheikh (SSH) are 790 miles (1,271 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 SSH 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 Sharm el Sheikh?
The most direct connections are through Hurghada (HRG), Jeddah (JED), Amman (AMM), Amman (ADJ) and Kuwait (KWI). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Cairo through Hurghada.
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.