Rome → Riyadh Flights

Rome ✈ Riyadh

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📏 3,671 km · Medium-haul flight

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Planning a trip from Rome to Riyadh? The route covers roughly 3,671 km — a medium-haul flight of a few hours. Airpiv keeps an eye on this route day and night, helping you catch the best fare the moment it drops — no hidden fees, ever. 13 airlines compete on this route, giving you more options to compare.

Route facts

3,671km

Distance

9h 34m

Avg. flight time

5h 15m

Fastest flight

Airlines

19%

Nonstop share

Typical connections: 16 nonstop · 69 with 1 stop

Flight data last updated: 2026-07-31

Best time to fly this route

Best booking window21–45 days before departure

For medium-haul routes like Rome → Riyadh, booking around 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best fares — prices tend to climb in the final 2–3 weeks before departure. Travelling in the shoulder season and midweek (Tuesday/Wednesday) is typically cheaper than peak summer, holidays or weekends. Both nonstop and connecting flights are available on this route — nonstop options are usually worth the price difference for shorter trips. These are general booking patterns, not a guarantee — the best way to know for sure is to compare live prices for your exact dates.

Airport information

FCORome RUHRiyadh

Airlines flying this route

BABritish Airways MSEgyptAir EKEmirates ETEthiopian Airlines EYEtihad Airways IBIberia AZITA LHLufthansa WYOman Air PCPegasus Airlines QRQatar Airways RJRoyal Jordanian SVSaudi Arabian Airlines

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to fly from Rome to Riyadh?

This medium-haul route is usually cheapest in the shoulder season (April–May, September–October) and on midweek flights; booking 4–8 weeks ahead tends to give the best fares.

How far is it from Rome to Riyadh?

The distance is roughly 3,671 km — a medium-haul flight.

How long does the flight from Rome to Riyadh take?

The average flight time is 9h 34m. Direct flights are available on this route.

Which airlines fly from Rome to Riyadh?

Currently, 13 airlines operate this route, so it's worth comparing them.

Are there direct flights from Rome to Riyadh?

Direct flights are available on this route.

What is the fastest flight time from Rome to Riyadh?

The fastest flights on this route take around 5h 15m — typically the nonstop options.

Do flights from Rome to Riyadh fly nonstop?

Both are available: of the connections we've seen on this route, 16 are nonstop and 69 involve at least one stop.

Data & transparency

Flight times, stops and airlines shown here are aggregated from real airline offers through our data providers and refreshed regularly. Learn how we source and verify this data:

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