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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $752. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Riyadh.$623 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.

Riyadh.$665 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $665, select.

Riyadh.$716 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.

Riyadh.$740 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.

Riyadh.$753 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $753, select.

Riyadh.$773 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $773, select.

Riyadh.$786 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with AJet and Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $786, select.

Riyadh.$798 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Zurich on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.

Riyadh.$798 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Zurich on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.

Riyadh.$838 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $838, select.

Riyadh.$841 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $841, select.

Riyadh.$849 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Zurich on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $849, select.

Riyadh.$869 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $869, select.

Riyadh.$895 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Zurich on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $895, select.

Riyadh.$906 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with AJet and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.

Riyadh.$906 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$622
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	5 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	4

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Zurich to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Riyadh is $622. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Zurich to Riyadh?

5 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Zurich to Riyadh.

Which airlines fly direct from Zurich to Riyadh?

Saudia flies direct from Zurich to Riyadh.

How many flights are there a week from Zurich to Riyadh?

As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Zurich to Riyadh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Zurich to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Riyadh is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riyadh?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Riyadh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Zurich Airport to Riyadh with?

Currently, AJet and Saudia offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Zurich.
Every week, there are three Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, pick the 15:00 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:40 with Saudia.
To ensure you get on your ZRH to RUH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Riyadh (and maybe even some other great parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering ZRH to RUH flights. An impressive 96.0% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

When it comes to Zurich Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)

Once your Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has landed, unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a good option that's not too far from RUH.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

Riyadh Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)

The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Riyadh based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ZRH to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Looking for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Set out 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is a highlight in the area.