On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the Riyadh — Alexandria route. The 1,796 km flight is serviced regularly, with the weekly number of flights reaching twelve.
Flights are operated by Saudia, EgyptAir, and Air Cairo. Ticket prices are dynamic, so use the low price calendar to find the best deal and explore options for how to get to the departure airport and how to get from the airport to your destination city.
The table shows direct flights Riyadh → Alexandria on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 3 h. Regular flights are operated by Saudi Arabian Airlines, Air Arabia Egypt, Egyptair and Air Cairo. Departures from King Khaled International Airport airports, arrivals at Borg El Arab Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Riyadh — Alexandria by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 458 in F, and the most expensive are around AED 908 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Riyadh → Alexandria, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 820 | medium | May | AED 945 | high | Sep | AED 820 | medium |
| Feb | AED 741 | low | Jun | AED 986 | high | Oct | AED 760 | low |
| Mar | AED 801 | medium | Jul | AED 1,028 | high | Nov | AED 718 | low |
| Apr | AED 903 | high | Aug | AED 986 | high | Dec | AED 922 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Alexandria is characterized by hot summers with peak temperatures of up to 30.8°C in August and mild winters. The rainiest month is January (47.4 mm of precipitation), while the coolest weather is recorded in February, when the thermometer drops to 12.1°C.
In terms of savings, the most budget-friendly month to fly is September, when ticket prices start AED 458. The most expensive period for booking is March, when prices reach their peak and start AED 908.
The optimal time to buy tickets is September or October: during this period, the weather is comfortable (around 27–29°C), and the airfare remains at one of the lowest levels of the year.
Four airlines provide regular air service on this route, with the main carriers being Saudia, EgyptAir, and Air Cairo. Direct flights prevail on the route, and the total flight frequency is about 12 flights per week. You can check the detailed schedule and choose a suitable flight option in the interactive list below.
Flights Riyadh — Alexandria depart from King Khaled International Airport and arrive at Borg El Arab Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 2 hours 15 minutes, as the distance between the cities is 1,796 km.
Regular flights are operated by carriers such as Saudia, EgyptAir, Air Cairo, and Air Arabia Egypt.
Yes, direct flight service is available on this route, provided by several airlines throughout the week.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand and the departure date; you can always check the current minimum price in the low price calendar on this page.
The most favorable fares are usually available when booking 1–2 months before the trip, as well as during seasonal periods of low activity, such as September.
Flights from Riyadh arrive at Alexandria's main international airport — Borg El Arab (HBE).
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