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How to get fromBaghdad to Riyadhby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Baghdad to Riyadh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BGW - RUH
    6h 21m
    SAR 744–1,737

  2. Drive to Al Najaf International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Baghdad to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF)car car
    2. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane NJF - RUH
    7h 53m
    SAR 514–1,854

  3. Train, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    7. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    34h 30m
    SAR 626–1,237

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Baghdad to Ras Alardcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ras Alard to Ras al Ardh - Failakacarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Ras al Ardh - Failaka to Ras Alardcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Ras Alard to Riyadhcar car
    19h 5m

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 594Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Baghdad, Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Qatar Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, and five other airlines fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.

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