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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
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1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane EBL - RUH
6h 35m
SAR 1,016–3,585
Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
1. Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
2. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ISU - RUH
9h 14m
SAR 1,235–4,556

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

32Weekly Planes

7h 19mAverage Duration

SAR 956Cheapest 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) 5 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

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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

8.8Fabulous

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

8.7Fabulous

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