Published by Dr. Zayd Al-Otaibi (MENA Tourism and Currency Analyst) on 2026-09-02
Detailed 2026 travel cost breakdown from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh (SSH). Real prices for Saudia and Flynas flights, all-inclusive dive resorts, Pyramids tours, and total budget in SAR and USD.
Direct flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh (CAI) start from $190 (approx SAR 713) round-trip in low season, rising to $420 in peak holiday periods.
Airlines serving this route include: Saudia (Multiple daily direct flights to CAI and SSH), Flynas (Direct flights), EgyptAir (Direct), Air Cairo (Direct). Flight duration is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes (Direct).
$420 (SAR 1,575)
Cairo downtown hotel and budget Sharm beach hotel, eating koshary, and using Uber.
$780 (SAR 2,925)
Nile-view hotel in Zamalek (Cairo) plus 4-star all-inclusive Red Sea resort in Sharm with private Ras Mohammed boat tour.
$2,150 (SAR 8,060)
5-star Nile-front suite at Four Seasons Nile Plaza and Rixos Premium Seagate Sharm El Sheikh.
Direct flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Cairo (CAI) take 2 hours and 45 minutes. Direct seasonal flights from Riyadh to Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) take approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Sharm El Sheikh is a dedicated resort town with dedicated tourism infrastructure, private resort beaches, international brand hotels, and excellent security.