Riyadh to Abha

Travelling between Riyadh and Abha is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 401.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 69.32.

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Riyadh and Abha depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Riyadh and Abha. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Abha.

Travelling between Riyadh and Abha can be as cheap as USD 69.32 if you opt for a SAT Trans Bus bus and as expensive as USD 401.11 if you buy a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 100 from Riyadh to Abha starting from 00:15 Riyadh Airport until 23:45 Riyadh Airport
• 17 from Riyadh to Abha starting from 06:00 Saptco Riyadh Bus Station until 23:00 Saptco Riyadh Bus Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Riyadh to Abha.

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Riyadh to Abha, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 90.48.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Riyadh and Abha

Flyadeal, Flyadeal, Flyadeal, Flynas, Flynas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Riyadh to Abha overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Riyadh and Abha

SAT Trans Bus

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 100% opted for a bus