Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
An economy award from Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH) starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $66.70. One airline flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH): Saudia. The two airports are 2,593 miles (4,173 km) apart. Saudia is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Beirut, Antalya and Bodrum and more.
How many miles ZRH 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 | 15,500 | $66.70–425 |
| Delta SkyMilesOn Saudia | 25,000 | $76.70–285 |
| Etihad GuestOn Saudia | 34,000 | $36.70–335 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Saudia | 36,000 | $87.10–191.40 |
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 ZRH to RUH
- SaudiaSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book ZRH 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
ZRH to RUH with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Beirut (BEY)SWISS, then Middle East Airlines
- Via Antalya (AYT)Pegasus, Edelweiss Air and 2 more, then Flynas
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- Via Bodrum (BJV)Edelweiss Air, then Flynas and Saudia
- Via Amman (AMM)Royal Jordanian the whole way
- Via Istanbul (SAW)Pegasus and AJet the whole way
- Via Tirana (TIA)SWISS and Comlux Aruba, then FlynasCS
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa, SWISS and 1 more, then Flynas
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines, then Saudia
- Via Milan (MXP)SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines, then Saudia and Flynas
- Via Cairo (CAI)EgyptAir the whole way
+6 - Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
- Via Giza (SPX)Edelweiss Air, then Flynas
- Via Sharm el Sheikh (SSH)Edelweiss Air, then Saudia and Flynas
ZRH to RUH: common questions
How many miles does ZRH to RUH cost?
In economy it starts at 15,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Saudia, plus taxes and fees from $66.70. Next cheapest: Delta SkyMiles (25,000), Etihad Guest (34,000) and SAS EuroBonus (36,000). 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 ZRH to RUH?
Saudia (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Zurich (ZRH) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Zurich from Riyadh by plane?
Zurich (ZRH) and Riyadh (RUH) are 2,593 miles (4,173 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ZRH 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 Zurich and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Beirut (BEY), Antalya (AYT), Bodrum (BJV), Amman (AMM) and Istanbul (SAW). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Royal Jordanian through Amman.
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.