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Only Air Arabia operates flights between Sharjah and Riyadh.

Flights from Sharjah to Riyadh usually depart from Sharjah (SHJ) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Arabia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sharjah to Riyadh.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 657 return, compared with AED 1,262 via a stopover through Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 29–AED 169 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia and flyadeal. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Most connecting flights from Sharjah to Riyadh pass through Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Sharjah to Riyadh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 591 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 786, a difference of AED 195. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sharjah to Riyadh route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sharjah to Riyadh flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sharjah to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 09:28
• Latest: departs at 15:10 and lands at 17:08.

The flight takes about 1h 58m.

A direct flight from Sharjah to Riyadh takes 1h 58m, covering 1,428 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Sharjah to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 320, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Air Arabia is the only airline operating Sharjah to Riyadh flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Riyadh is 1 hour behind Sharjah (Arabian Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 65 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Return flights from Sharjah to Riyadh range from AED 563 to AED 835, with an average of AED 664 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 563 counts as a good deal.