Quetta (UET) to Riyadh (RUH) is a 2,075 km journey. There is no nonstop flight on this pair at the moment. The practical options are one-stop itineraries via Dubai or Doha or Abu Dhabi, which typically take 6h 30m to 6h 35m door to door including the connection. SafirAvia issues tickets on all of these airlines on our own IATA accreditation and sends you options in writing. We do not publish fares on this page because they change several times a day; send your dates for today's price.
Riyadh is currently 2 hours behind of Quetta. The small time difference makes same-day meetings or onward travel realistic.
How to fly Quetta to Riyadh
| Routing | Typical carriers | Door-to-door (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| via Dubai | Emirates / flydubai | about 6h 35m |
| via Doha | Qatar Airways | about 6h 30m |
| via Abu Dhabi | Etihad | about 6h 40m |
Estimates assume a 2–3 hour connection; actual times depend on the schedule on your date. Through-ticketed itineraries on one airline check bags to the final destination and protect you if the first flight is late.
Visa and documents
Visa for Pakistani passport holders (Saudi Arabia): Visa required before travel. Visa required before travel; Umrah and general visit visas for Pakistani passport holders are arranged only through licensed Umrah operators on the Nusuk platform, not by self-application, and work visas are arranged through the employer/sponsor.
- e-Visa (tourist) route is only for holders of a valid US, UK, UAE or Schengen visa/residency, not for ordinary Pakistani applicants applying directly
- Polio vaccination certificate required for entry
- As of September 2026
Rules change; confirmed again with you before ticketing. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Best time to book
Demand peaks in Ramadan (expected from 8 February 2027), the last ten nights, Hajj season (Dhul Hijjah, mid-May 2027) and December school holidays. Book Ramadan travel 3–4 months ahead; off-peak months (Rabi al-Awwal to Rajab outside holidays) have the widest choice of seats.
Departing from Quetta
Quetta International Airport serves Balochistan's capital; international schedules are limited (mainly Saudi and Gulf), so most long-haul journeys route via Karachi or a Gulf hub.
Serves: Quetta, Pishin, Ziarat, Chaman, Mastung.
Arriving in Riyadh
King Khalid International Airport serves the capital; most Pakistani passengers are on work or business visas, with Umrah trips added by domestic flight or the Riyadh–Jeddah/Madinah sectors.
Distance and times are computed from airport coordinates (OurAirports) and typical cruise speeds; airline and visa data checked 2026-09-18.