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 15 airports around the world that have direct flights to Gassim, spread around 14 cities in 7 countries. Currently, there are 4 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 452 flights arriving at Gassim Airport, which are 105 flights per week or 15 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 268 times this month, and make up for 59% of all monthly arrivals at Gassim Regional Airport.
The longest flight to Gassim ELQ is departing from Islamabad (ISB). This non-stop flight takes around 4 hours and 5 minutes and covers a distance of 1,802 miles (2,900 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. 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 7 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 Africa, the Middle-East and Southern Asia, as of April 2026.
* Please note that there are no direct services from Europe, 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 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: seasonal flights from Cairo (CAI).
Non-stop flights from the Middle-East / Western Asia to Gassim
Air Arabia: seasonal flights from Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Etihad Airways: year-round flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Flydubai: year-round flights from Dubai (DXB).
flyadeal: seasonal flights from Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED).
Flynas: seasonal flights from Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED) and Trabzon (TZX).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): year-round flights from Jeddah (JED) and Riyadh (RUH).
Gulf Air: year-round flights from Bahrain Island (BAH).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights from Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round 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 Egypt to Gassim
There are 2 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 Sohag, the only airline with direct flights is Air Cairo.
All flights from Egypt
Flights from Kuwait to Gassim
In Kuwait, the only airport that has a direct connection to Gassim is Kuwait City. From Kuwait City, direct flights are offered by Jazeera Airways. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
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
There is 1 airport in Qatar that has a direct connection to Gassim, which is Doha. From Doha, direct flights are offered by Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
All flights from Qatar
Flights from Turkey to Gassim
In Turkey, the only airport that has a direct connection to Gassim is Trabzon. From Trabzon, direct flights are offered by Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
All flights from Turkey
Flights from United Arab Emirates to Gassim
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 airports that have direct flights to Gassim.
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. This route is not operational yet but will start in May.
All flights from United Arab Emirates
Domestic flights to Gassim
Flights from Saudi Arabia to Gassim
There are 4 airports in Saudi Arabia that have non-stop domestic flights to Gassim.
From Dammam, you can fly non-stop with flyadeal or Flynas. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Jeddah, direct flights are offered by flyadeal, Flynas and Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
From Medina, you can fly non-stop to Gassim with flyadeal. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Riyadh, the only airline with direct flights is 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 15 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Gassim?
Flynas, flyadeal and Air Cairo 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 452 flights arriving at Gassim every month (or 105 flights each week), from a total of 15 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 Riyadh 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 |
| Riyadh to Gassim | 1h 5m |
| Dammam to Gassim | 1h 20m |
| Bahrain Island to Gassim | 1h 30m |
