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Scan through all non-stop flights from Colombo to Riyadh. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from CMB to RUH, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Desert destinations like Riyadh are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Riyadh is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Colombo CMB to Riyadh RUH, which is SriLankan Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from CMB to RUH are operated 7 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. All flights depart at 18:15.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Colombo to Riyadh takes 5 hours and 35 minutes. The flight distance between Colombo and Riyadh is 2,509 miles (or 4,038 km).
There is 1 airport in Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
There are 7 flights per week flying from Colombo to Riyadh (as of April 2026).
5 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Riyadh.
The distance from Colombo to Riyadh is 2,509 miles (4,038 kilometers).
SriLankan Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Colombo to Riyadh.
Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Colombo to Riyadh.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Colombo to Riyadh:
The earliest flight departs at 18:15 from Colombo and arrives at 21:20 at Riyadh.
The latest flight departs at 18:15 from Colombo and arrives at 21:20 at Riyadh.
2,509 miles (4,038 km) · 5h 35m
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-300
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-300
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-300
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-200
Y
W
J
F
18:15
21:20
SriLankan Airlines
Oneworld
UL 265
SriLankan Airlines
Airbus A330-300
Y
W
J
F
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