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There are 2 ways to get from Erbil to Riyadh by plane or car

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Fly from Erbil International Airport
best
1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane EBL - RUH
6h 35m
SAR 1,166–2,285
Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ISU - RUH
9h 14m
SAR 1,135–4,956

Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

31Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

SAR 760Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,329.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and three other airlines fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH) 4 times a day.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Riyadh

Al Hokair Land(Opens in a new window)

Al Hokair Land was an amusement park in al-Hamra neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2002, it was considered as one of the most popular recreational spots of the city. It was closed in April 2021.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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