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Flights from Riyadh to Abuja
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Abuja. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 8h 49m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 49m
Riyadh to Abuja at a glance
Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Abuja
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 4,504 km2,797 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hAbuja vs Riyadh
- Currency in Abuja
- NGN
- Airports
- RUH → ABV
Flights from Riyadh to Abuja: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Abuja?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Addis Ababa. 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 Riyadh to Abuja?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Abuja?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Air Arabia flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Abuja?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Abuja?
Abuja is 2 hours behind Riyadh.
