Non-stop flights to Gassim (ELQ)
Gassim Regional Airport is a medium sized airport in Saudi Arabia. It is an international airport. In total there are 19 airports around the world that have direct flights to Gassim, spread around 18 cities in 8 countries. Currently, there are 5 domestic flights to Gassim.
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All direct flights to Gassim Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Gassim Best time to visit Gassim Business Class flights First Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 658 flights arriving at Gassim Airport, which are 154 flights per week or 22 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Gassim are routes from Jeddah (JED) in Saudi Arabia and Cairo (CAI) in Egypt. These two routes together are operated 294 times this month, and make up for 45% of all monthly arrivals at Gassim Regional Airport.
The longest flight to Gassim ELQ is departing from Sarajevo (SJJ). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 25 minutes and covers a distance of 1,865 miles (3,001 km).
List of all direct flights to Gassim
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Gassim, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Gassim.
Airlines flying to Gassim
Currently, there are 15 airlines that fly to Gassim. Most flights to Gassim are operated by Flynas, as they connect 5 airports to ELQ. Below you can find a list of airlines that operate most ELQ flights:
What is the best time to visit Gassim?
🏜️ Desert
Desert destinations like Gassim 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.
Gassim 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.
Business class flights to Gassim
There are 9 airports that have flights to Gassim in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights to ELQ are listed below:
First class flights to Gassim
There is only one airport that has First Class flights to Gassim, which is Doha (DOH).
Intercontinental flights to Gassim
There are intercontinental flights to Gassim Regional Airport (ELQ) from Europe, Africa, the Middle-East and Southern Asia, as of July 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Europe to Gassim
flyadeal is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Europe to Gassim. They fly seasonal from Sarajevo (SJJ).
Non-stop flights from Africa to Gassim
Air Cairo: year-round flights from Cairo (CAI) and Sohag (HMB).
Air Arabia Egypt: year-round flights from Cairo (CAI).
Egyptair (Star Alliance): year-round flights from Cairo (CAI).
Nesma Airlines: seasonal flights from Cairo (CAI).
Nile Air: year-round flights from Cairo (CAI).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Giza (SPX).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Gassim
flyadeal: year-round flights from Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED), Medina (MED) and seasonal flights from Trabzon (TZX).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Abha (AHB), Dammam (DMM), Istanbul (IST) and Trabzon (TZX).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Air Arabia: year-round flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Etihad Airways: year-round flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
Gulf Air: year-round flights from Bahrain Island (BAH).
Jazeera Airways: year-round flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): seasonal flights from Doha (DOH).
Non-stop flights from India / South Asia to Gassim
Pakistan is currently the only airline flying non-stop from India or Southern Asia to Gassim. They fly year-round from Islamabad (ISB) and Multan (MUX).
International flights to Gassim
Flights from Bahrain to Gassim
Bahrain Island is the only city in Bahrain with direct flights to Gassim. From Bahrain Island, direct flights are offered by Gulf Air.
All flights from Bahrain
Flights from Bosnia & Herzegovina to Gassim
In Bosnia & Herzegovina, the only airport that has a direct connection to Gassim is Sarajevo. From Sarajevo, direct flights are offered by flyadeal. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
All flights from Bosnia & Herzegovina
Flights from Egypt to Gassim
There are 3 airports in Egypt that have non-stop flights to Gassim.
From Cairo, there are 5 airlines that have direct services to Gassim, which are Air Arabia Egypt, Air Cairo, Egyptair (Star Alliance), Nesma Airlines and Nile Air.
From Giza, the only airline with direct flights is Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Sohag, you can fly non-stop to Gassim with Air Cairo.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Kuwait to Gassim
There is 1 airport in Kuwait that has a direct connection to Gassim, which is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Jazeera Airways.
All flights from Kuwait
Flights from Pakistan to Gassim
If you are looking for a direct flight from Pakistan to Gassim, there are 2 airports to choose from.
From Islamabad and Multan, you can fly with Pakistan.
All flights from Pakistan
Flights from Qatar to Gassim
In Qatar, the only airport that has a direct connection to Gassim is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld). This route is not operational yet but will start in September.
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Turkey to Gassim
In Turkey, there are 2 airports that have direct flights to Gassim.
From Istanbul, direct flights are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in October.
From Trabzon, you can fly non-stop with flyadeal or Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in September.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Gassim
If you are looking for a direct flight from United Arab Emirates to Gassim, there are 3 airports to choose from.
From Abu Dhabi, direct flights are offered by Etihad Airways.
From Dubai, the only airline with direct flights is Flydubai.
From Dubai (Sharjah), you can fly non-stop to Gassim with Air Arabia.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Gassim
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Gassim
There are 5 airports in Saudi Arabia that have non-stop domestic flights to Gassim.
From Abha, direct flights are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in July and ends in August.
From Dammam, you can fly non-stop with flyadeal or Flynas.
From Jeddah, you can fly non-stop with flyadeal or Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Medina, the only airline with direct flights is flyadeal.
From Riyadh, direct flights are offered by Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
All flights from Saudi Arabia
Alternative airports near Gassim
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Gassim (ELQ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Gassim?
There is 1 airport in Gassim: Gassim Regional Airport (ELQ).
What is the best airport to fly into Gassim?
The most convenient airport to fly into Gassim is Gassim Regional Airport (ELQ).
How many airlines fly to Gassim?
There are 15 airlines flying to Gassim from 19 airports around the world, as of July 2026.
Which airlines fly to Gassim?
Flynas, flyadeal and Pakistan operate most flights to Gassim. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Gassim?
Star Alliance, Oneworld and SkyTeam are all flying to Gassim.
How many nonstop flights are there to Gassim?
There are roughly 658 flights arriving at Gassim every month (or 154 flights each week), from a total of 19 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Gassim Airport?
The official name of Gassim Airport is Gassim Regional Airport.
What is the airport code of Gassim Airport?
The airport code of Gassim Airport is ELQ.
What are the most popular flights to Gassim?
Jeddah, Cairo and Dammam are the 3 most popular routes to Gassim. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Gassim, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Gassim?
| Jeddah to Gassim | 1h 35m |
| Cairo to Gassim | 2h 10m |
| Dammam to Gassim | 1h 30m |
| Trabzon to Gassim | 3h 15m |
| Riyadh to Gassim | 1h 5m |
