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      Flight deals to Riyadh

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel to Riyadh Airport next month, round-trip fares start from AED 374. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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      Airports near Riyadh

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      Direct flights to Riyadh

      Air Arabia
      Air France
      Air Mauritius
      Air Seychelles
      ANA (All Nippon Airways)
      Asiana Airlines
      China Eastern
      China Southern
      Delta
      Emirates
      Ethiopian Airlines
      Etihad Airways
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      Flynas
      Garuda Indonesia
      ITA Airways
      KLM
      Korean Air
      Riyadh Air
      Saudia
      SolitAir
      TAP Air Portugal
      United

      Frequently asked questions

      The average flight time to Riyadh is 1 hour and 57 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
      Saudia, Flynas, Emirates, Etihad Airways, China Southern, flyadeal, China Eastern and Air Seychelles all fly non-stop to Riyadh.
      The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh is usually October.
      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 1 hour and 59 minutes.
      The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Riyadh is AED 374. 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 Monday, October 12, 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, Saudia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

      Flying to Riyadh

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundAED 374
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time1 hr, 60 mins
      Most popular airlineSaudia
      Average flights per week545

      Discover Riyadh

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

      • AED 374 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 AED 239.

      • 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 vacation, so consider what kind of conditions you want to travel in. Riyadh is warmest in July, averaging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).

      • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 7ºC (45ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).

      • 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.

      Traveling 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 kilometers from central Riyadh.

      • You'll reach the center in around 35 minutes if you're catching a cab 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 kilometers southeast of the center.

        • Wadi Hanifa Garden: You'll find this park roughly 8 kilometers southwest of the center. 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 kilometers 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 kilometers from RUH. Give yourself around 1 hour 35 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.

      Traveling 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 kilometers 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 kilometers 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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