Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH): Air Arabia. The two airports are 552 miles (888 km) apart. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Doha, Bahrain and Dammam and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from SHJ to RUH
- Air ArabiaNot in an alliance

SHJ to RUH with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way





- Via Bahrain (BAH)Air Arabia, then Gulf Air, Saudia and 1 more




- Via Dammam (DMM)Air Arabia, then Lufthansa, Saudia and 3 more


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- Via Kuwait (KWI)Air Arabia, then Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and 2 more
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- Via Gassim (ELQ)Air Arabia, then Saudia


- Via Muscat (MCT)Salam Air the whole way
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OV - Via Hail (HAS)Air Arabia, then Saudia and Flynas



- Via Salalah (SLL)Air Arabia, then Flynas


- Via Madinah (MED)Air Arabia, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more




- Via Taif (TIF)Air Arabia, then Saudia, Flynas and 1 more




SHJ to RUH: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SHJ to RUH?
Air Arabia flies nonstop from Sharjah (SHJ) to Riyadh (RUH).
How far is Sharjah from Riyadh by plane?
Sharjah (SHJ) and Riyadh (RUH) are 552 miles (888 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does SHJ to RUH cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for SHJ to RUH with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sharjah and Riyadh?
The most direct connections are through Doha (DOH), Bahrain (BAH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI) and Gassim (ELQ). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
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.