Fly to Saudi Arabia with Citi ThankYou Points
Citi ThankYou Points transfer to 9 programs that showed award space to 4 airports in Saudi Arabia from other countries in the last 30 days, on 49 routes. Lowest business class observed: ≈ 14,000 Citi points + taxes not reported (14,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club at 1:1), Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH).
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- Partner programs with award space
- 9
- International routes with award space
- 49
- Lowest economy
- ≈ 6,250 Citi points
- DXB–RUH · Skywards 1:0.8
- Lowest business class
- ≈ 14,000 Citi points
- DOH–RUH · Privilege Club 1:1
- Lowest first class
- ≈ 21,000 Citi points
- DOH–RUH · Privilege Club 1:1
Citi partners with award space to Saudi Arabia
Each program's ratio (Citi points to program points or miles) and typical transfer time, as written, with the routes from other countries into Saudi Arabia where AwardTool saw its award space. Flights within Saudi Arabia are not counted.
| Program | Ratio | Transfer time | Routes | Transfer details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 | Instant | 36 | Citi to Flying Blue |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 | Instant | 11 | Citi to Virgin Atlantic |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Citi to AAdvantage |
| Emirates Skywards | 1:0.8 | Instant | 6 | Citi to Skywards |
| Etihad Guest | 1:1 | Instant | 6 | Citi to Etihad Guest |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 | Instant | 5 | Citi to Qantas |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 1:1 | ~1 day | 5 | Citi to Miles&Smiles |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 | Instant | 3 | Citi to LifeMiles |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 | ~1-2 days | 2 | Citi to Privilege Club |
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Lowest awards to Saudi Arabia by program
The lowest one-way awards AwardTool observed into Saudi Arabia from other countries in the last 30 days for each program, with the Citi points they take at the listed ratio, rounded up, leaving out unusually low outliers.
Air France/KLM Flying Blue: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 21,500 miles + $107.22 | ≈ 21,500 | 305 |
| Business | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jeddah (JED) | 29,500 miles + $76.73 | ≈ 29,500 | 7 |
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,500 miles + $292.99 | ≈ 34,500 | 307 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $231.73 | ≈ 40,000 | 265 |
| Premium Economy | Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $199.43 | ≈ 40,000 | 248 |
| Premium Economy | Geneva (GVA) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 miles + $188.63 | ≈ 40,000 | 174 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Medina (MED) | 9,500 miles + $87.62 | ≈ 9,500 | 313 |
| Economy | Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) | 11,000 miles + $65.32 | ≈ 11,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Addis Ababa (ADD) to Jeddah (JED) | 13,500 miles + $56.43 | ≈ 13,500 | 7 |
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Rome (FCO) to Riyadh (RUH) | 40,000 points + $48.70 | ≈ 40,000 | 126 |
| Business | Algiers (ALG) to Jeddah (JED) | 40,000 points + $29.23 | ≈ 40,000 | 1 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 48,000 points + $129.17 | ≈ 48,000 | 117 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 24,000 points + $281.17 | ≈ 24,000 | 62 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 24,000 points + $540.29 | ≈ 24,000 | 60 |
| Premium Economy | Rome (FCO) to Riyadh (RUH) | 31,500 points + $222.66 | ≈ 31,500 | 64 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 12,000 points + $194.74 | ≈ 12,000 | 161 |
| Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 12,000 points + $295.09 | ≈ 12,000 | 147 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Jeddah (JED) | 15,500 points + $98.04 | ≈ 15,500 | 4 |
American Airlines AAdvantage: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 30,000 miles + $24.79 | ≈ 30,000 | 309 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 30,000 miles + $50.78 | ≈ 30,000 | 308 |
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Jeddah (JED) | 30,000 miles + $50.78 | ≈ 30,000 | 307 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah (JED) | 30,000 miles + $76.13 | ≈ 30,000 | 1 |
| First | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 30,000 miles + $76.13 | ≈ 30,000 | 1 |
| First | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 62,500 miles + $418.73 | ≈ 62,500 | 2 |
| Premium Economy | London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) | 32,500 miles + $768.63 | ≈ 32,500 | 1 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 17,500 miles + $38.93 | ≈ 17,500 | 319 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 17,500 miles + $39.88 | ≈ 17,500 | 312 |
| Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 17,500 miles + $23.79 | ≈ 17,500 | 309 |
Emirates Skywards: 1:0.8 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 20,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 25,000 | 325 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 20,000 miles + $268.21 | ≈ 25,000 | 310 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED) | 20,000 miles + $295.44 | ≈ 25,000 | 298 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 22,500 | 284 |
| Premium Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 35,000 miles + $170.44 | ≈ 43,750 | 23 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 5,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 6,250 | 326 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 5,000 miles + $91.22 | ≈ 6,250 | 311 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Medina (MED) | 5,000 miles + $118.45 | ≈ 6,250 | 294 |
Etihad Guest: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah (JED) | 20,000 miles + $247.93 | ≈ 20,000 | 330 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dammam (DMM) | 20,000 miles + $247.93 | ≈ 20,000 | 324 |
| Business | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 25,000 miles + $133.33 | ≈ 25,000 | 329 |
| First | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 96,000 miles + $754.89 | ≈ 96,000 | 168 |
| First | Amsterdam (AMS) to Jeddah (JED) | 111,000 miles + $572.93 | ≈ 111,000 | 24 |
| First | Guangzhou (CAN) to Jeddah (JED) | 141,000 miles + $498.33 | ≈ 141,000 | 1 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah (JED) | 10,000 miles + $38.93 | ≈ 10,000 | 330 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 10,000 miles + $38.93 | ≈ 10,000 | 329 |
| Economy | Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Dammam (DMM) | 10,000 miles + $38.93 | ≈ 10,000 | 324 |
Qantas Frequent Flyer: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 21,000 points + $248.63 | ≈ 21,000 | 323 |
| Business | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 31,500 points + $249.02 | ≈ 31,500 | 327 |
| Business | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 62,100 points + $340.77 | ≈ 62,100 | 276 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 34,800 points + $248.63 | ≈ 34,800 | 220 |
| First | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 52,400 points + $248.63 | ≈ 52,400 | 192 |
| First | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 133,400 points + $589.75 | ≈ 133,400 | 136 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,900 points + $84.18 | ≈ 18,900 | 284 |
| Premium Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 57,500 points + $306.45 | ≈ 57,500 | 11 |
| Premium Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 58,200 points + $435.11 | ≈ 58,200 | 192 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Riyadh (RUH) | 10,200 points + $84.18 | ≈ 10,200 | 323 |
| Economy | Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah (JED) | 15,200 points + $84.31 | ≈ 15,200 | 310 |
| Economy | Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh (RUH) | 28,200 points + $330.80 | ≈ 28,200 | 280 |
Turkish Miles & Smiles: 1:1 · ~1 day
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) | 28,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 28,000 | 319 |
| Business | Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED) | 28,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 28,000 | 306 |
| Business | Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH) | 53,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 53,000 | 309 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Riyadh (RUH) | 18,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 18,000 | 319 |
| Economy | Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah (JED) | 18,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 18,000 | 306 |
| Economy | Frankfurt (FRA) to Riyadh (RUH) | 33,000 miles + taxes not reported | ≈ 33,000 | 309 |
Avianca LifeMiles: 1:1 · Instant
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 55,000 miles + $35.26 | ≈ 55,000 | 193 |
| Business | Guangzhou (CAN) to Jeddah (JED) | 75,000 miles + $57.81 | ≈ 75,000 | 128 |
| Economy | Mumbai (BOM) to Riyadh (RUH) | 30,000 miles + $35.26 | ≈ 30,000 | 216 |
| Economy | Guangzhou (CAN) to Jeddah (JED) | 45,000 miles + $57.81 | ≈ 45,000 | 102 |
| Economy | Washington Dulles (IAD) to Riyadh (RUH) | 55,000 miles + $58.00 | ≈ 55,000 | 13 |
Qatar Airways Privilege Club: 1:1 · ~1-2 days
| Cabin | Route | Award price | Citi points needed | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 14,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 14,000 | 158 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 326 |
| First | Doha (DOH) to Jeddah (JED) | 21,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 21,000 | 316 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 327 |
| Economy | Doha (DOH) to Jeddah (JED) | 7,000 Avios + taxes not reported | ≈ 7,000 | 320 |
Citi points needed is the award price converted at the listed ratio and rounded up, before any transfer bonus. Banks may transfer only in fixed increments. Taxes and fees are paid in cash. Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
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.
Questions about flying to Saudi Arabia with Citi points
How many Citi points do I need to fly business class to Saudi Arabia?
The lowest business-class award AwardTool observed to Saudi Arabia from another country in the last 30 days was 14,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Doha (DOH) to Riyadh (RUH): ≈ 14,000 Citi points + taxes not reported at the listed 1:1 ratio, without transfer bonuses. Search live before you transfer; transfers usually can't be reversed.
Which Citi transfer partners had award space to Saudi Arabia?
Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1, 36 routes), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1, 11 routes), American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1, 6 routes), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8, 6 routes), Etihad Guest (1:1, 6 routes), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1, 5 routes), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1, 5 routes), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1, 3 routes) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1, 2 routes), counting published international routes with award space in the last 30 days.