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Flights from Basel to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Basel to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 7h 55m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 50m
Basel to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey7h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Basel to Riyadh
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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EAP Munich (MUC) RUH
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia
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EAP Athens (ATH) RUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet, EasyJet Switzerland · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,263 km2,647 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 50mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hRiyadh vs Basel
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- BSL → RUH
Flights from Basel to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Basel to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Athens. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Basel to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,263 km.
Where do you change planes between Basel and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Athens (ATH) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Basel and Riyadh?
Basel: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Basel and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of Basel.
