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Routes included in the new travel plan

From 25 October, Riyadh Air flights between Riyadh and Cairo, Jeddah, Dhaka, London, Lahore, and Islamabad will operate via Al Qassim Airport (ELQ). Check your booking details for your confirmed airport and journey information.

CAI
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CAI

Egypt – Cairo

DAC
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DAC

Bangladesh – Dhaka

JED
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JED

Saudi Arabia – Jeddah

LHR
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LHR

UK – London Heathrow

LHE
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LHE

Pakistan – Lahore

ISB
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ISB

Pakistan – Islamabad

Your Riyadh Air journey to Al Qassim, step by step

From October 25, selected Riyadh Air flights to and from Riyadh operate via Al Qassim Airport (ELQ). Three steps: check if your route is included, choose how you’ll travel between Riyadh and Al Qassim, and follow the timings.

Two ways to get to Al Qassim Airport

Starting in Riyadh? Choose Option 1: check in with us and travel on our complimentary coach. Already in Al Qassim, or prefer to travel on your own? Choose Option 2.

Check in with us at InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh, then travel by coach

Your journey starts in Riyadh. Check in, drop your bags and have your documents checked, then sit back as our complimentary coach takes you to Al Qassim Airport.

Riyadh check-in
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Riyadh check-in

Check-in opens 8 hours 15 minutes before your flight and closes 6 hours 30 minutes before. Check in, drop your bags and show your documents.

Travel by coach
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Travel by coach

The coach leaves 6 hours 15 minutes before your flight. Show your boarding pass to our team as you board, then relax for the 4 hour 30 minute journey.

Arrive at Al Qassim
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Arrive at Al Qassim

You arrive about 1 hour 45 minutes before your flight. Your bags are checked through, so go straight to security and passport control.

Fly to your destination
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Fly to your destination

Make your way to the gate, settle in and board your flight to your destination. Your checked bags fly with you, ready to collect when you land.

Journey guide

Your journey on one page

Download the guide and keep it on your phone. You'll find both travel options, timings and where to go.

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