Travelling from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Hurghada and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HRG to RUH flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Flynas. This popular airline has direct flights from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Flynas.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between HRG and RUH:
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
Madinah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Currently, P10,196 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P20,131. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HRG to RUH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport.
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Handy information about Hurghada Airport (HRG)
When it comes to Hurghada Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights complete their journey on time.
Hurghada Airport is about 16 kilometers from central Hurghada. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near HRG. Whether you have an early flight from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option a short journey from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Follow your own route with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From Riyadh Airport, Riyadh is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Hurghada Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HRG to RUH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometers away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Al Kharj is another place worth exploring during your Saudi Arabia trip. Head to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometers south-east of Riyadh, to discover highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.