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Flights from Riyadh to Erbil
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Erbil. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Amman, about 4h 53m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 53m
Riyadh to Erbil at a glance
Fastest journey4h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Amman
Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Erbil
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 Amman (AMM) EBL
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Royal Jordanian · Leg 2: Iraqi Airways, Royal Jordanian
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RUH Beirut (BEY) EBL
Leg 1: Flynas, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Saudia · Leg 2: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, UR Airlines
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RUH Dubai (DXB) EBL
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Iraqi Airways
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
- 1,302 km809 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 53mestimate
- Time difference
- NoneErbil vs Riyadh
- Currency in Erbil
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → EBL
Flights from Riyadh to Erbil: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Erbil?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Amman and Beirut. 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 Erbil?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,302 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Erbil?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Amman (AMM), Beirut (BEY) and Dubai (DXB). Flynas flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Erbil?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Erbil: Erbil International Airport (EBL).
