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Flights from Riyadh to Cancun

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Cancun. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Amsterdam, about 18h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 36m
RUHCUNIST

Riyadh to Cancun at a glance

Fastest journey18h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Cancun

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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RUH Istanbul (IST) CUN
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 36m
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RUH Amsterdam (AMS) CUN
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, TUI fly Netherlands, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 39m
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3
RUH Paris (CDG) CUN
Leg 1: Air France, Saudia · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~18h 36m
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RUH London (LHR) CUN
Leg 1: British Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia · Leg 2: Virgin Atlantic
Same alliance ~18h 37m
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RUH New York (JFK) CUN
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Same alliance ~18h 44m
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RUH Rome (FCO) CUN
Leg 1: Flynas, ITA Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Neos
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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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
12,857 km7,984 miles
Journey time
18h 36mestimate
Time difference
-8hCancun vs Riyadh
Currency in Cancun
MXN
Airports
RUH → CUN

Flights from Riyadh to Cancun: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Cancun?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Cancun?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,857 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Cancun?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Cancun?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Cancun?
Cancun is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

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