Travelling from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Vienna and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from VIE to RUH start from 10:00 — the earliest with Wizz Air Malta. The last departure is at 16:30 with Saudia. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your VIE to RUH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
You can travel nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jet off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
P5,761 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at P11,779. These fares can change depending on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VIE to RUH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from VIE to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights that take off from Vienna International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Vienna to Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near VIE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Vienna International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from VIE to RUH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Eager to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.