Award flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Athens (ATH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for RUH→ATH. Lowest economy: 15,000 points + $78.23 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 22,500 points + $85.51 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 40,000 miles + $170.23 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue).
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RUH to ATH at a glance
- From
- King Khaled International, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH)
- To
- Eleftherios Venizelos International, Athens, Greece (ATH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air France (AF), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF), KLM (KL) and 11 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Athens (ATH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $78.23 | Nonstop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY) +6 more | 3 | 328 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $50.63 | Nonstop | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN) +10 more | 5 | 311 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 24,000 pts + $195.03 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), MEA (ME) +1 more | 3 | 5 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $170.23 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 53,100 pts + $100.51 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), flydubai (FZ), Gulf Air (GF) +2 more | 4 | 249 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: United MileagePlus.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $85.51 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), Emirates (EK), Etihad Airways (EY), flydubai (FZ) +4 more | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $215.03 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), MEA (ME), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 2 | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $53.63 | 1 stop | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 2 | 271 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $78.23 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 53,100 pts + $100.51 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $53.63 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 36 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly RUH to ATH on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (14 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (21 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (3 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 40,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (24 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (26 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (25 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (25 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 53,100 · Aeroplan (28 dates) | 22,500 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Aeroplan (10 dates) | — | 22,500 · Aeroplan (10 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Riyadh to Athens award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 points + $78.23 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:38 UTC). In business, 22,500 points + $85.51 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 327 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:38 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on RUH→ATH?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 328 dates, premium economy 249 dates, business 327 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 5 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business 5 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 311 dates, business 271 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from RUH to ATH?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest RUH→ATH award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 22,500 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.