There are 5 ways to get from Jedda to Riyadh by taxi, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Dessie, fly
best- Take the taxi from Jedda to Dessie (DSE)taxi
- Fly from Dessie (DSE) to Riyadh (RUH)plane DSE - RUH
14h 24mSAR 1,385–4,021Drive to Lalibela Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Jedda to Lalibela Airport (LLI)car
- Fly from Lalibela Airport (LLI) to Riyadh (RUH)plane LLI - RUH
18h 21mSAR 1,003–3,583Drive 4,598.5 km
- Drive from Jedda to Riyadhcar 4,598.5 km
2d 12hSAR 1,103–1,592Drive to Ginbot Haya Airport, fly
- Drive from Jedda to Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR)car
- Fly from Ginbot Haya Airport (BJR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane BJR - RUH
12h 51mSAR 1,023–3,611Drive to Gondar Airport, fly
- Drive from Jedda to Gondar Airport (GDQ)car
- Fly from Gondar Airport (GDQ) to Riyadh (RUH)plane GDQ - RUH
15h 42mSAR 1,030–3,621
Dessie (DSE) to Riyadh (RUH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jedda to Riyadh is to drive which costs 1100﷼ - 1600﷼ and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Jedda to Riyadh is to drive and fly which takes 12h 51m and costs 1000﷼ - 3700﷼.
The distance between Jedda and Riyadh is 1956 km. The road distance is 4598.5 km.
It takes approximately 14h 24m to get from Jedda to Riyadh, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Jedda to Riyadh is 4599 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Jedda to Riyadh.
There are 2412+ hotels available in Riyadh.
What companies run services between Jedda, Ethiopia and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?
There is no direct connection from Jedda to Riyadh. However, you can take the taxi to Dessie (DSE) airport, fly to Riyadh (RUH), walk to Airport T3-4, take the line 4 subway to Kafd, then take the line 1 subway to King Fahad Library. Alternatively, you can drive from Jedda to Riyadh in around 2d 12h.
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Dessie to Riyadh via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,500
Flights from Dessie to Riyadh via Ginbot Haya Airport, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,000–3,600
Flights from Lalibela Airport to Riyadh via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,500
Flights from Lalibela Airport to Riyadh via Gondar Airport, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,000–3,600
Flights from Ginbot Haya Airport to Riyadh via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,500
Flights from Gondar Airport to Riyadh via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,500
Flights from Gondar Airport to Riyadh via Lalibela Airport, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 1,000–3,500
Flights from Gondar Airport to Riyadh via Ginbot Haya Airport, Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SAR 950–3,500
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Estimated price
- SAR 420–550
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