Flights to Riyadh (RUH) Airport

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      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel to Riyadh Airport next month, return fares start from £327. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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      Frequently asked questions

      The average flight time to Riyadh is 6 hours and 36 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
      Saudia, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways, Riyadh Air and Iberia all fly direct to Riyadh.
      The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh is usually December.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 34 minutes.
      The best price we found for a return flight to Riyadh is £226. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Riyadh Airport is Wednesday, 2 December 2026.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Wizz Air UK and Riyadh Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

      Flying to Riyadh

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£226
      Cheapest month to flyDecember
      Average flight time6 hrs, 35 mins
      Most popular airlineSaudia
      Average flights per week115

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      How to find cheap flights to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

      • £226 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RUH, the lowest fare is £116.

      • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to RUH goes up or down.

      • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Riyadh, where Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located.

      • Expand your search for cheap flights to Riyadh by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare fares for all the nearest airports at your departure and destination points and could help you save money.

      • If you're not in a rush to get to Riyadh, think about making a pit stop along the way. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.

      Best time to go to Riyadh

      • May is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Riyadh.

      • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to RUH that fits your itinerary and budget.

      • Travel to Riyadh in January if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RUH, but also when fares are usually more expensive.

      • December is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Riyadh then.

      • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Riyadh is warmest in July, averaging between 26ºC and 44ºC.

      • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC to 23ºC.

      • Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Riyadh.

      • Expect more rain if you're visiting in April, which gets around two days of wet weather.

      Travelling to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

      • Get to Riyadh without any layovers. These are some of the leading airlines that offer direct flights to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport:

      • Kuwait Airways is the most dependable carrier. Up to 93% of its flights into this airport land as planned, making it a wise choice when booking your RUH plane ticket.

      • RUH is in the UTC+3 timezone.

      • Eager to get some shut-eye after your flight to RUH? Stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. For more accommodation options close to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, consider Makarem Riyadh Hotel.

      • Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, you're likely to arrive as planned. RUH performs well on the punctuality front, with up to 85% of departing flights landing on schedule.

      • Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.

      Getting to central Riyadh from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

      • RUH is located about 32 kms (20 miles) from central Riyadh.

      • You'll reach the centre in around 35 minutes if you're catching a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to RUH.

      • You can expect the ride to take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

      • Riyadh makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:

      Riyadh highlights

      • Step off your flight to Riyadh and go straight to these must-see attractions:

        • Al Masmak Palace Museum: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 10 kms (6 miles) southeast of the centre.

        • Wadi Hanifa Garden: You'll find this park roughly 8 kms (5 miles) southwest of the centre. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Riyadh.

        • The National Museum: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 8 kms (5 miles) southeast of the heart of Riyadh.

      How to get to Ad Dilam from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

      • On your way to the nearby city of Ad Dilam? It's about 129 kms (80 miles) from RUH. Give yourself around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by taxi or ride-share.

      Travelling from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to shokhaibٍ

      • Shokhaibٍ is another city that you can easily get to from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. It's about 64 kms (40 miles) away.

      • Making the trip by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

      Explore more of Saudi Arabia

      • Or venture to Ad Dilam, roughly 121 kms (75 miles) southeast of Riyadh. Al Ethar Grand Mosque, Prince Salman Ibn Muhammad Al Saud Grand Mosque and Shaikh Rashid Ibn Salih Ibn Khunain Grand Mosque are just the start of the reasons to visit.

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