Charter Cairo to Riyadh privately from US$24,000, about 2h 25m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Cairo (CAI) ⇄ Riyadh (RUH) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Cairo to Riyadh is roughly 1,612 kilometres — 1,002 miles, or 871 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Cairo–Riyadh spans US$24,000 – US$66,000: from a midsize jet (Cessna Citation XLS+) at the entry level to a super midsize jet (Challenger 350) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. 9-12 seats and 5,926 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 25m | 2h 11m – 2h 40m | US$34,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 15m | 2h 02m – 2h 29m | US$47,000 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 25m | US$34,000 – US$47,500 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 23m | US$37,500 – US$52,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 18m | US$41,000 – US$57,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 15m | US$47,000 – US$66,000 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 15m | US$51,500 – US$72,500 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 18m | US$56,500 – US$79,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between Cairo and Riyadh are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Cairo, Egypt: Cairo International Airport, Capital International Airport, Quesna Airport, Sphinx International Airport and October Airport.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: King Khalid International Airport and Thumamah Airport.
| Cairo International Airport | King Khalid International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HECA / CAI | OERK / RUH |
| Longest hard runway | 13,124 ft | 13,796 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 322 ft | 2,049 ft |
All 16 aircraft we quote for Cairo to Riyadh can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Cairo International Airport has 13,124 ft and King Khalid International Airport 13,796 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,612 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Capital International Airport (11,980 ft, 43 km) · Quesna Airport (9,054 ft, 58 km) · Sphinx International Airport (11,975 ft, 48 km) · October Airport (6,562 ft, 64 km) · Thumamah Airport (13,170 ft, 29 km) · Residential Helipad · Riyah Equestrian Club Helipad (2x) · KAPSARC Helipad
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
Your group travels alone. No strangers, no overheard calls — just your party from Cairo to Riyadh.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
The Cairo to Riyadh route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$24,000 – US$66,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 2h 25m gate to gate over 1,612 km (1,002 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet. We lead with a midsize jet for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Cairo–Riyadh charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
