A full-day drive from the south to the centre
Driving from Abha to Riyadh is no ordinary trip: the road distance is roughly a thousand kilometres and the drive takes about ten hours before stops. People choose it because they are moving more luggage than a flight allows, because they are a large family who want to travel together, or simply because they prefer the road to airport queues. Whatever the reason, the point is to sit back and let someone else drive.
Mishwar Al Haramain arranges a private car with driver from your door in Abha to your address in Riyadh, with a fixed fare for the whole car that you pay on arrival.
How we plan this trip with you
Departure time
We suggest leaving right after Fajr. That way you come down from the highlands in the early morning, cross the desert stretch before the worst of the heat, and in most cases reach Riyadh before evening.
Stops
On a road this long you will want to stop for prayer, food and rest, and there are service stations along the way. Agree a rhythm with the driver at the start, or simply ask to stop whenever you want.
Pickup and drop-off
We collect you from any district in Abha or Khamis Mushait, or from Abha Airport, and take you to any address in Riyadh: a home, a hotel, or King Khalid International Airport if you are flying on.
The fare
This route is not in our published price list, so the fare is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book, according to the class you choose. It is fixed for the whole car, so it does not change with the number of passengers within capacity, and normal bookings need no prepayment.
| Class | Suits |
|---|---|
| Sedan | One or two passengers with light luggage |
| Family (SUV or van) | A family with bags; the most requested class on this long route |
| VIP | Anyone who wants maximum comfort for ten hours on the road |
What to send us
- Date and preferred departure time.
- Pickup point in Abha (send it as a WhatsApp location).
- Drop-off address in Riyadh.
- Number of passengers and bags, and whether you have children or elderly travellers.
WhatsApp: +966 58 291 8075. Once you arrive, our Riyadh taxi service covers getting around the capital, or you can continue east with the Riyadh to Dammam transfer.
Questions about travelling from Abha to Riyadh
Doesn't the driver get tired on such a long trip?
We plan the drive with regular rest stops, which is in everyone's interest. Book early so we can arrange it properly.
How far is Abha from Riyadh?
Roughly a thousand kilometres by road, about ten hours of driving before stops, so we suggest leaving right after Fajr.