Which airlines fly to Riyadh?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh from Cape Town according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Riyadh. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Riyadh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air are the most popular carriers operating from Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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13:50 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:20 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 299Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 316Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 11

13:50 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

10:30 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 428Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 847Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 847Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

16:50 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 928Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12

13:50 - 9:00CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:30 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 40m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 089Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

13:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

16:40 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 782Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

12:35 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

22:30 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 992Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 31

13:50 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

18h 55m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

22:30 - 10:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

13h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 795Qatar Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 25

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13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 14:10RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

11h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 364Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

13:50 - 15:15CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

24h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

22:30 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R11 590Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

13:50 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

16:50 - 13:00RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Addis Ababa Bole

R12 347Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

13:50 - 15:55CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

23:00 - 18:55RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m3 stops Dammam King Fahad Intl Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 298Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

14:30 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

10h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R17 199Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

13:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 10:15RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 425Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

13:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 10:15RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 441Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

13:15 - 9:45CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

13:50 - 10:15RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 554Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

17:25 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R19 230Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

17:25 - 2:10CPT Cape Town Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

31h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

3:40 - 13:30RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R20 036Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17

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Turkish Airlines flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Turkish Airlines

Dec 7

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

RUH12:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Jan 3

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 475

Turkish Airlines

Nov 17

CPT0:55Cape Town Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

RUH23:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 20

RUH13:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

34h 25m

1 stop

CPT23:00Cape Town Intl

R13 878

Turkish Airlines

Nov 16

CPT14:00Cape Town Intl

21h 35m

2 stops

RUH12:35Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 18

RUH0:55Riyadh King Khaled Intl

36h 10m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

R14 459

Ethiopian Air flights from Cape Town to Riyadh

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 28

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Oct 11

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R11 316

Ethiopian Air

Sept 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sept 29

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R11 364

Ethiopian Air

Nov 16

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

RUH2:10Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Nov 23

RUH3:40Riyadh King Khaled Intl

11h 30m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

R11 847

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Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-15:55

2 stops25h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/10

4:20-14:10

2 stops34h 50m

R11 299

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Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/10

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R11 316

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:50-15:15

2 stops24h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 29/10

10:30-14:10

2 stops28h 40m

R11 428

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 22/11

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R11 847

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 24/11

3:40-14:10

1 stop11h 30m

R11 847

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/9

13:50-2:10

1 stop11h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/10

16:50-14:10

2 stops22h 20m

R11 928

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/11

13:50-9:00

2 stops18h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/11

4:30-14:10

2 stops34h 40m

R12 089

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/10

13:15-9:45

1 stop19h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 29/10

16:40-10:30

1 stop18h 50m

R12 782

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

12:35-9:45

1 stop20h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 31/1

22:30-10:30

1 stop13h 00m

R12 992

Cape TownRiyadh

CPT Cape Town Intl - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

CPTRUH

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/11

13:50-9:45

3 stops18h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/11

22:30-10:30

1 stop13h 00m

R17 795

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Riyadh?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R12 363 to R15 071.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R11 299.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh from Cape Town is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 364, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Riyadh, with average flight prices from Cape Town averaging around R11 670.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Riyadh flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Riyadh flight.

How have Cape Town to Riyadh flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Cape Town to Riyadh flights are approximately 55% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	R6 512
Fastest flight time	17h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Riyadh from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is R6 512. The best return flight deal from Cape Town to Riyadh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R11 299.

The fastest flight from Cape Town to Riyadh takes 17h 15m

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Riyadh. There are no popular flight routes from Cape Town to Riyadh.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cape Town to Riyadh

How far is Cape Town Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl by plane?
Cape Town Intl and Riyadh King Khaled Intl are 7165,0 km apart from one another. Typically, this will take 17h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Cape Town to Riyadh?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Cape Town to Riyadh is Qatar Airways (48% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Ethiopian Air (44%) and Emirates (9%).

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R10 712	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 772	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 649	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 659 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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