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Riyadh to Manila flights (RUH → MNL): OFW guide

Last checked Oct 25, 2026 · By the Flypinas team

Quick answer: Philippine Airlines, Saudia, Cebu Pacific at Riyadh Air ang may non-stop flights from Riyadh to Manila. The flight takes about 9 to 10 hours (Riyadh Air’s timetable: 9 h 50 min). One-stop trips via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bahrain usually take 13+ hours. Fares change daily, so check today’s SAR price in the Flypinas app. Heads-up: as of Oct 25, 2026, PAL and Cebu Pacific Riyadh flights are still suspended.
⚠️ Riyadh airport status (Oct 25, 2026)King Khalid International Airport (RUH) restarted flights on Oct 25 for Saudi airlines only. Terminal 1 handles domestic flights and Terminal 2 handles international flights by Saudi airlines (KKIA official advisory, Arab News). Every flight still needs prior GACA permission (NOTAM A3650/26, no end date), and most flights are still being cancelled. PAL PR654/655 is suspended to Nov 29 and Cebu Pacific is cancelled to Oct 31. Riyadh Air’s move of some routes to Al Qassim does not include Manila (RX873/874). Saudia SV862 is still on the schedule, so confirm with Saudia first. Qatar Airways’ suspension ended Oct 24, but no official restart has been announced yet. Contact your airline before going to the airport. For daily updates, see our Flight Alerts page. If your flight was cancelled, read our refund and rebooking guide. Official source: GACA.
Riyadh to Manila flight
FLIGHT TIME
~9–10 hrs
non-stop
NON-STOP AIRLINES
4
PAL · Saudia · Cebu Pacific · Riyadh Air
DISTANCE
~7,800 km
RUH to MNL
ARRIVAL
NAIA T1 / T3
depends on airline

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Direct vs one-stop: which airline should you choose?

AirlineFlight numbersNon-stop?Manila terminalChecked bagStatus (Oct 25, 2026)Source
Philippine AirlinesPR655 (RUH→MNL) · PR654 (MNL→RUH)YesNAIA Terminal 1Fare-dependent. PAL baggage pageSuspended to Nov 29PAL advisory
SaudiaSV862 (RUH→MNL) · SV861 (MNL→RUH)YesNAIA Terminal 1Depends on fare type (Saver, Basic, Flex). Saudia baggage pageFlying, many changes
Some Manila flights reported moved to Dammam until mid-Nov (AeroRoutes, not yet confirmed by Saudia).
saudia.com
Cebu Pacific5J741 (RUH→MNL) · 5J740 (MNL→RUH)YesNAIA Terminal 3GO Basic: 7 kg carry-on only; checked bags are extra. CEB baggage guideCancelled to Oct 31
No restart date announced yet.
CEB advisory
Riyadh AirRX873 (RUH→MNL) · RX874 (MNL→RUH)Yes, Boeing 787-9NAIA Terminal 3Fare-dependent. Check when booking on riyadhair.comSchedule changing
Started Sept 9, 2026. Many RX flights cancelled since the airport closure. Manila is not on the list of routes moved to Al Qassim.
Riyadh Air launch release · travel update

Swipe the table sideways on your phone. Riyadh terminal: since Oct 25, international flights by Saudi airlines use RUH Terminal 2; check your e-ticket for other airlines. Manila terminals are from New NAIA Infra Corp. Last checked Oct 25, 2026. The airline's own page always wins.

Philippine Airlines (PAL)

Ito ang flag carrier, with Filipino crew and support. Its Riyadh flights PR654/PR655 are suspended until Nov 29, 2026 (PAL advisory). PAL also has a free first rebooking promo on Manila–Riyadh tickets: one date change with no rebooking fee if you ask at least 15 days before departure and by Nov 15, 2026. It doesn't cover major seat-sale fares (PAL announcement).

Saudia

Many OFWs pick Saudia, the Saudi flag carrier, because some fares include generous checked baggage. How many bags you get depends on the fare type (Saver, Basic or Flex), so check the allowance before you pay (Saudia baggage). Saudia is flying, but some Manila flights have been rerouted, so confirm your departure airport in Manage My Booking.

Cebu Pacific

Ito ang low-cost option, and the base fare is often the lowest. The GO Basic fare includes only a 7 kg carry-on; checked baggage is an add-on and is cheaper when you buy it online than at the airport (CEB baggage guide). Riyadh flights are cancelled until Oct 31, 2026, with no restart date yet (CEB advisory).

Riyadh Air

Riyadh Air is the newest airline on the route. It started Riyadh–Manila flights on Sept 9, 2026 with Boeing 787-9s (Riyadh Air). The timetable has changed several times since the airport closure. If your Riyadh Air trip was scheduled up to Nov 7, 2026, you can rebook free for travel up to Nov 30, or ask for a full refund (travel update). Some of its routes now leave from Al Qassim, but Manila isn't one of them (list).

One-stop options when direct flights are full

Kapag puno o suspended ang direct flights, Gulf airlines can connect you to Manila via Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), Abu Dhabi (Etihad), Bahrain (Gulf Air) or Muscat (Oman Air). Several of these have paused their own Riyadh flights since October, so check the latest status on our Flight Alerts page. Compare total travel time and baggage, not just the price. flynas has no non-stop Manila flight, so any flynas trip to Manila would include a stop (flynas.com). If Riyadh is still restricted, also compare Dammam or Jeddah to Manila.

When is the cheapest time to fly Riyadh to Manila?

On Oct 25, 2026, Google Flights listed October as typically the cheapest month and July as the most expensive. Use these tips as a guide, not a guarantee:

  • Pasko and Bagong Taon: December is peak season pauwi. Book as early as you can and watch for seat sales.
  • Eid and Hajj season: flights out of Saudi fill up around Eid holidays. Check your dates against the holidays before you file leave.
  • Be flexible: moving your date by a few days can change the fare a lot. Compare nearby dates in the app.
  • Bawat booking, check the change rules: with schedules changing often right now, a fare with free or cheap date changes can be worth a little extra.

Is ___ SAR a good price for Riyadh to Manila?

Common question sa OFW groups: "Okay na ba ang 2,700 SAR round trip sa December with 46 kg?" Hindi namin masasabi kung "mura" ang isang presyo nang hindi ito kinukumpara. Before you pay, check these four things:

  1. Baggage: how many kilos are included? A cheap fare plus paid bags can cost more than a fare with bags included.
  2. Direct or one-stop: how many hours will you actually travel, and is the layover long?
  3. Change and refund rules: what does it cost to move your date if your leave changes?
  4. Same dates, other airlines: search the same dates in the Flypinas app and compare the totals.

Baggage: what's included from Riyadh

AirlineWhat we verifiedOfficial baggage page
Philippine AirlinesAllowance depends on the fare and cabin you book. Extra baggage can be bought ahead through myPAL Baggage Plus.PAL checked baggage
SaudiaAllowance depends on the fare type (Saver, Basic, Flex). Saudia says the allowance shown during booking is the one that applies.Saudia baggage allowances
Cebu PacificGO Basic includes a 7 kg carry-on only. Riyadh is a long-haul route, and prepaid checked bags cost less online than at the airport.CEB baggage guide · fare bundles
Riyadh AirAllowance depends on the fare. Check it when you book.riyadhair.com

We don't list a fixed "46 kg" for any airline, because the allowance depends on the fare you buy. Check your e-ticket. Last checked Oct 25, 2026.

Before you fly: Saudi exit and Philippine arrival checklist

  1. Exit/re-entry visa: make sure your exit/re-entry visa is issued and valid before you go to the airport. Check it on Absher or with your employer (Saudi national portal: exit/re-entry visa).
  2. Valid passport and iqama: check the expiry dates, lalo na kung babalik ka pa sa Saudi.
  3. eTravel: register at least 72 hours before your flight. It's free on etravel.gov.ph or the eGovPH app. Save the QR code (Bureau of Immigration advisory).
  4. Returning to Saudi after your vacation? Check your OFW Pass/OEC requirements with the DMW before your return flight.
  5. Need help while abroad? Contact OWWA (hotline 1348), the DMW or the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh.

Flight cancelled or delayed?

If the airline cancelled your Riyadh flight, you can usually choose a refund, a travel credit or a free rebooking, but every airline has its own deadline. Don't go to the airport until the airline confirms your flight.

Arriving in Manila: which NAIA terminal?

Hindi magkakonekta by walkway ang NAIA terminals, so check your terminal before your family picks you up. Per New NAIA Infra Corp. (checked Oct 25, 2026): Philippine Airlines and Saudia use Terminal 1, and Cebu Pacific and Riyadh Air use Terminal 3. PAL domestic flights leave from Terminal 2.

Connecting pauwi sa probinsya? On a separate ticket, give yourself several hours for immigration, baggage claim and the terminal transfer, or fly out the next day. Domestic guides: Manila to Cebu · Manila to Boracay · Manila to Caticlan.

Riyadh to Manila flights: FAQ

Ilang oras ang flight from Riyadh to Manila?

Mga 9 to 10 oras ang non-stop flight. Riyadh Air's published timetable shows 9 h 50 min (RUH 01:05 to MNL 15:55). One-stop flights via Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bahrain usually take 13 hours or more, depending on the layover.

How much is a Riyadh to Manila ticket one way?

Nagbabago ang presyo araw-araw, so we don't post a fixed price. Search your date in the Flypinas app to see today's one-way fare in SAR, and compare the total with baggage included, not just the base fare.

Which airlines fly direct from Riyadh to Manila?

Philippine Airlines (PR655), Saudia (SV862), Cebu Pacific (5J741) and Riyadh Air (RX873) have non-stop Riyadh to Manila flights. As of Oct 25, 2026, PAL is suspended to Nov 29 and Cebu Pacific to Oct 31, so check each airline before you book.

Is Cebu Pacific Riyadh to Manila cheaper than Saudia once you add baggage?

Not always. Cebu Pacific's GO Basic fare includes only a 7 kg carry-on, so checked bags cost extra. Saudia's included baggage depends on the fare type you pick. Add the bags you really need to both quotes, then compare the totals.

Does Riyadh Air fly to Manila? Which terminal?

Yes. Riyadh Air started Riyadh to Manila flights on Sept 9, 2026 using Boeing 787-9s. In Manila it uses NAIA Terminal 3, per New NAIA Infra Corp. Its schedule has changed several times since the Riyadh airport closure, so check riyadhair.com for current flights.

What's the cheapest month to fly Riyadh to Manila?

On Oct 25, 2026, Google Flights listed October as typically the cheapest month and July as the most expensive. Christmas, Eid and school-break dates also fill up fast, so book early for those.

What do I need for arrival in the Philippines (eTravel)?

Register on eTravel at least 72 hours before your flight. It's free on etravel.gov.ph or the eGovPH app, so don't pay anyone to do it for you. Save the QR code, because the airline may ask for it at check-in.

My Riyadh flight was cancelled. Refund or rebook?

If the airline cancelled your flight, you can usually choose a refund, a travel credit or a free rebooking, but each airline has its own deadline. See our Riyadh flight cancelled guide for the rules and official links per airline.

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