There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) by plane, train, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)plane RUH - ELQ
1h 5mSAR 420–470Drive 360.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ)car 360.9 km
3h 12mSAR 76–110Train, taxi
- Take the train from Riyadh to Al-Qassimtrain
- Take the taxi from Al-Qassim to Gassim Airport (ELQ)taxi
4h 36mSAR 354–650Bus
- Take the bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydahbus
7h 33mSAR 207–278Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Riyadh-RUH to Gassim-ELQ360.9 km
3h 12m
Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) is to drive which costs 75﷼ - 110﷼ and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs 420﷼ - 470﷼.
No, there is no direct bus from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ). However, there are services departing from Riyadh Central Bus and arriving at Buraydah via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Gassim Airport (ELQ) is 330 km. The road distance is 360.9 km.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 36m and costs 350﷼ - 650﷼.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ), including transfers and time at the airport.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, depart from Riyadh Central Bus station.
The best way to get from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) is to fly which takes 1h 5m and costs 420﷼ - 470﷼. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 200﷼ - 280﷼ and takes 7h 33m.
The quickest flight from Riyadh Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) bus services, operated by SAPTCO, arrive at Buraydah station.
What companies run services between Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia and Gassim Airport (ELQ), Saudi Arabia?
Saudia flies from Riyadh (RUH) to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) twice daily. Alternatively, SAPTCO operates a bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydah hourly. Tickets cost SAR 80–110 and the journey takes 5h 29m.
- Website
- saudia.com
Flights from Riyadh to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SAR 420–470
- Phone
- 920000329
- [email protected]
- Website
- sar.com.sa
Train from Riyadh to Al-Qassim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–160
- Schedules at
- sar.com.sa
- Economy
- SAR 80–160
- Business
- SAR 150–310
- Phone
- +966920000877
- Website
- saptco.com.sa
Bus from Riyadh Central Bus to Buraydah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SAR 80–110
- Schedules at
- saptco.com.sa
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Riyadh-RUH to Gassim-ELQ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- SAR 200–250
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) is 361 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Gassim Airport (ELQ).
Saudia offers flights from Riyadh Airport to Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport Airport.
There are 184+ hotels available in Gassim Airport (ELQ).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Riyadh Airport (RUH) and Gassim Airport (ELQ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.