Can I fly direct to Riyadh from Malaga?
Short answer
Yes, in season. Malaga has seasonal non-stop flights to Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, run by two airlines; Gibraltar, Seville and Jerez have none.
Detailed answer
The route
- Malaga: to Riyadh, seasonal, with two airlines listed.
- Gibraltar, Seville and Jerez: no flights.
What the weather is like
Riyadh is a desert city with very hot summers. Average highs are above 42°C from June to August and still about 35°C in October, while January and February are mild at about 20 to 24°C by day and cool at night. Rain is rare, falling on one to three days a month in winter and spring (NOAA, 1991 to 2020).
Entry
UK passport holders can get an electronic travel authorisation or an e-visa, or a visa on arrival, for stays of up to six months.
Check the UK Foreign Office travel advice for the latest safety and entry information before booking.
Getting there from Gibraltar
Malaga airport is about an hour and a half by car from Gibraltar, plus time to cross the frontier.
This is a flight outside the Schengen area, so Aena advises arriving three hours before departure, with a passport check on the way out.
Airlines, days and fares
Airlines and flight days change every season, so this page does not list them. The Where can I fly direct? tool on Gibraltar Bites builds a ready-made question for an AI travel assistant to check flights for your dates.
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