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There are 6 ways to get from Iraq to Riyadh by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BGW - RUH
    6h 41m
    SAR 1,094–2,936

  2. Train, drive, car ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Baghdad to Basratrain train
    2. Drive from Basra to Khorramshahrcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Khorramshahr to Kuwaitcarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Crowne Plaza to Al Khafji Bordercar car
    5. Take the bus from Al Khafji Border to Dammam Airportbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Dammam Airport to Dammamtaxi taxi
    7. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain train
    34h 34m
    SAR 658–1,268

  3. Fly from Erbil International Airport

    1. Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane EBL - RUH
    6h 40m
    SAR 966–3,385

  4. Fly from Basra International Airport

    1. Fly from Basra International Airport (BSR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BSR - RUH
    7h 11m
    SAR 773–2,752

  5. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport

    1. Fly from Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane NJF - RUH
    6h 54m
    SAR 779–3,000

  6. Fly from Sulaymaniyah

    1. Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane ISU - RUH
    7h 38m
    SAR 1,445–3,978

Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,022.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Iraq and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, and four other airlines fly from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) to Riyadh (RUH) every 4 hours.

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