Flights Rome → Riyadh
FCO → RUH
Route overview
The flight route operates between Rome and Riyadh, utilizing an Airbus A320 aircraft. The origin airport in Rome has been operational since 1947, while the destination airport in Riyadh serves over 27.9 million passengers annually.
The Rome (FCO) → Riyadh (RUH) route is operated by ITA Airways. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 22.3/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Riyadh the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 minutes.
Heading to Riyadh: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Rome (FCO) to Riyadh (RUH) heads east for about 3,670 km, a flight time of roughly 5h 0m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Rome the average ATFM delay is 2.4 min (atfm); arriving into Riyadh it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA Airways (AZ) | 59% | 35 min | 4.9% |
Airlines operating FCO-RUH
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FCO-RUH
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: ITA Airways.
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The Rome-Riyadh route is about 3,670 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
