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Per week
₱22k
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RUH · Middle East
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Currency
- SAR
- Visa for PH
- Visa required (apply via embassy/VFS)
- OFW relevance
- High — major OFW corridor
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Saudia
SV
- Frequency
- 3× / week
- Baggage
- 30kg +15
- OFW program
- ✓
Cebu to Riyadh Flights — Schedule, Carriers, Fares | 2026
Cebu to Riyadh Flights — 2026
Cebu (CEB) to Riyadh (RUH) is the Visayas OFW direct corridor to KSA’s capital, flown nonstop by Saudia about 3 weekly with a 10.5-hour block. Off-peak roundtrip economy fares run PHP 34,000-49,000. Limited frequency means booking 10-14 weeks ahead is sulit, especially around Hajj or Eid windows when seats tighten sharply.
Route at a glance
- Distance & duration: ~10.5 hours nonstop, CEB to RUH.
- Carriers nonstop: Saudia (SV).
- Frequency: ~3 weekly departures.
- OFW corridor: Yes — Visayas/Mindanao OFW to Riyadh metro jobs.
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Best time to book
Cheapest pockets are February-March and September to early November, when fares dip to PHP 34,000-39,000. Avoid June-July (Hajj feeder), kasi fares spike 50-70%, and the Dec 15-Jan 5 balikbayan rush. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha weeks also tighten the limited 3-weekly seats. Book 10-14 weeks out po for tipid; with only three weekly departures, last-minute fares within 21 days are usually mahal. Compare with MNL connecting kapag walang availability sa nonstop schedule.
Carriers compared
| Feature | Saudia (SV) — only nonstop ex-CEB |
|---|---|
| Typical economy roundtrip | PHP 35,000-52,000 |
| Base baggage | 30 kg |
| OFW uplift | +15 kg (Bayanihan) = 45 kg |
| Frequency ex-CEB | ~3 weekly |
| OFW friendliness | High — Manila Bayanihan promo applies |
For more frequency, connect via Manila with PR, 5J, or SV (~14 weekly combined ex-MNL).
Fare bracket (peso-first)
- Low (Feb-Mar, Sep-early Nov): PHP 34,000-39,000 (SAR 2,200-2,550 / USD 605-700).
- Mid (May, late Aug, late Nov): PHP 40,000-55,000 (SAR 2,600-3,600 / USD 715-980).
- Peak (Hajj Jun-Jul, Eid, Dec 15-Jan 5): PHP 65,000-88,000 (SAR 4,250-5,750 / USD 1,165-1,575).
OFW-specific notes
Kabayan from Visayas at Mindanao, mas convenient ang direct CEB-RUH para iwas Manila layover. Saudia’s 45 kg Bayanihan baggage is the workhorse for end-of-contract pasalubong. Carry OEC, contract, and POLO clearance — Mactan-Cebu Immigration spot-checks pa rin, lalo na for first deployment. Paano kung deployment ban or contract issue? Saudia usually allows free reroute kapag may DMW advisory. Limited 3x weekly schedule means flexibility is gold; consider Manila routings as backup.
FAQ
Magkano ang ticket Cebu to Riyadh? Roughly PHP 34,000-49,000 (SAR 2,200-3,200 / USD 605-870) roundtrip economy off-peak; peak Hajj/Eid hits PHP 65,000-88,000.
Madalas ba ang flights? 3x weekly lang ang Saudia nonstop. Book 10-14 weeks ahead lalo na peak.
Mas mura ba via Manila? Minsan oo, PHP 4,000-8,000 cheaper pero idagdag ang hassle. Sulit pa rin nonstop.
Anong baggage para sa OFW? Saudia Manila Bayanihan gives 45kg total (30+15) ex-CEB.
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- Saudia carrier guide →
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Updated 9 May 2026. Maria Santos is a pseudonymous editorial persona; content is researched and edited by Filipino travel and OFW specialists. About the author →.