Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Málaga.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AGP to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Saudia has direct flights from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Saudia.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between AGP and RUH:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, P8,552 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P26,870. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from AGP to RUH.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AGP to RUH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
When it comes to Malaga Airport's on-time performance, 72.02% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AGP? If you've booked an early flight from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Malaga Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from AGP to RUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Always wanted to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.