Manila to Riyadh Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Fare Bracket | 2026

Manila (MNL) to Riyadh (RUH) is the largest single OFW corridor in the Gulf, flown nonstop by Saudia, Philippine Airlines, and Cebu Pacific with about 14 weekly departures and a 10-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares run PHP 32,000-46,000. For deeper guidance on contracts, OEC, and end-of-contract logistics, see our full Manila-Riyadh pillar →.

Route at a glance

• Distance & duration: ~10 hours nonstop, MNL to RUH.
• Carriers nonstop: Saudia (SV), Philippine Airlines (PR), Cebu Pacific (5J).
• Frequency: ~14 weekly departures across all carriers.
• OFW corridor: Yes — domestic helpers, healthcare, construction, oil & gas.

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Best time to book

Cheapest pockets are February-March and September to early November, when fares dip to PHP 32,000-38,000 roundtrip. Avoid mid-December to early January (balikbayan rush) and June-July (Hajj feeder), kasi puno ang flights and fares can spike 50-70%. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha weeks also tighten loads sharply. Book 10-14 weeks out po for tipid; same-week fares within 10 days are almost always mahal, especially Saudia’s evening Riyadh bank. For full pillar coverage of booking strategy, see Manila-Riyadh full guide →.

Carriers compared

Fare bracket (peso-first)

• Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 32,000-38,000 (SAR 2,100-2,500 / USD 570-680).
• Mid (May, late Aug, late Nov): PHP 39,000-52,000 (SAR 2,550-3,400 / USD 700-925).
• Peak (Hajj Jun-Jul, Eid, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 60,000-82,000 (SAR 3,950-5,400 / USD 1,070-1,460).

OFW-specific notes

Kabayan, RUH is the largest OFW destination in the world by Filipino headcount. Saudia’s 45 kg Bayanihan bundle is the workhorse for end-of-contract returns; PAL’s Bayani is more flexible kapag may rebooking; Cebu Pacific is mura kapag light traveler ka. Always carry OEC, contract copy, and POLO clearance — NAIA spot-checks pa rin, lalo na sa first-time deployments. Paano kung deployment ban or contract issue? PAL and SV usually offer free reroute kapag may DMW/POLO advisory.

FAQ

Magkano ang ticket Manila to Riyadh? Roughly PHP 32,000-46,000 (SAR 2,100-3,000 / USD 570-820) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak Hajj/Eid hits PHP 60,000-82,000.

Anong airline ang pinaka-sulit? Saudia gives 45 kg Bayanihan baggage; PAL Bayani is 33 kg with more flexibility; 5J is cheapest base.

Paano kung Hajj season? Fares spike 50-70%. Book 4-5 months ahead or fly shoulder weeks for tipid pricing.

Visa ba ang Pinoy sa KSA? Required po. OFWs use work visa; tourist e-visa available since 2019 for non-OFW visits.

Related guides on this site

• Manila to Riyadh full pillar guide →
• Flights to Saudi Arabia →
• Saudia carrier guide →
• OFW flights complete guide →

Updated 9 May 2026. FlyPilipinas is a 14-person Filipino editorial team; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.