How long is the flight to Riyadh?

The average flight time to Riyadh is 2 hours and 1 minute. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Riyadh?

Saudia, Flynas, Emirates, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern and flydubai all fly non-stop to Riyadh.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly to Riyadh is usually December.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riyadh?

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.

Can I get a direct flight to Riyadh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours.

How much are round-trip flights to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Riyadh is AED 298. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Riyadh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Riyadh Airport is Sunday, December 8, 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Riyadh?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Riyadh?

Currently, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

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Riyadh.AED 298 per passenger.Departing Sun, Dec 8, returning Thu, Dec 12.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Sun, Dec 8, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Riyadh on Thu, Dec 12, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 298, select.

Riyadh.AED 308 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 29, returning Mon, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Fri, Nov 29, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Riyadh on Mon, Dec 2, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 308, select.

Riyadh.AED 309 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 7, returning Mon, Nov 11.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Thu, Nov 7, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Riyadh on Mon, Nov 11, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 309, select.

Riyadh.AED 314 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 20, returning Thu, Jan 30.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Mon, Jan 20, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Riyadh on Thu, Jan 30, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 314, select.

Riyadh.AED 359 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 21, returning Sun, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Dubai Al Maktoum International on Sun, Jul 21, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Riyadh on Sun, Aug 4, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 359, select.

Riyadh.AED 369 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 26, returning Sat, Jul 6.Round-trip flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Dubai Al Maktoum International on Wed, Jun 26, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Riyadh on Sat, Jul 6, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 369, select.

Riyadh.AED 370 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 10, returning Thu, Jul 18.Round-trip flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Dubai Al Maktoum International on Wed, Jul 10, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Riyadh on Thu, Jul 18, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 370, select.

Riyadh.AED 376 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 20, returning Sat, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with flyadeal.Outbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Dubai Al Maktoum International on Thu, Jun 20, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with flyadeal departing from Riyadh on Sat, Jun 22, arriving in Dubai Al Maktoum International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 376, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Riyadh is 2 hours and 1 minute. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
: Saudia, Flynas, Emirates, Etihad Airways, flyadeal, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern and flydubai all fly non-stop 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 2 hours.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Riyadh is AED 298. 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 Sunday, December 8, 2024.
: 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, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying to Riyadh

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	AED 298
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	1 hr, 60 mins
Most popular airline	Saudia
Average flights per week	536

Discover Riyadh

Why You Should Visit Riyadh

Riyadh has plenty of heritage sites celebrating its rich history and flourishing artistic past, while the city is also very lively and offers plenty in terms of shops and restaurants. One of the most instantly recognizable landmarks once you arrive in the city is the imposing Kingdom Centre which ranks as the second tallest building in the country - if you venture all the way to the top you can walk across the Skybridge 99 floors up. If you plan on exploring the city’s heritage in detail then you will definitely want to visit the excellent National Museum, celebrated as the finest in Riyadh and home to the most extensive collection of artifacts. Riyadh also boasts many excellent modern shopping centers and eating out is one of the favorite pastimes of locals so be sure to sample some of the local restaurants.

Where to stay: Riyadh hotels for every budget

Arriving In Riyadh

King Khalid International Airport is the main airport serving the city located around 35 km away. The airport itself consists of five passenger terminals, although currently only three are operational. You can find a decent range of amenities and services at the airport including cafés and fast food outlets as well as duty-free shopping to keep you occupied. Although most visitors to the city simply choose to hop in a taxi to travel into the city, you can find car rental companies at Riyadh airport if you would rather drive your own vehicle around.

If you are looking to book flights from the UAE to Riyadh there are various options open to you as you can catch flights out of Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah. If you are coming from Abu Dhabi you can travel with Etihad Airways, Flynas and Saudia, while passengers coming from Dubai can catch flights with Emirates, flydubai, Flynas and Saudia. All airlines from Dubai depart from Dubai International Airport, while Flynas also provides an additional service from Al Maktoum International Airport.

Riyadh Travel Information

UAE nationals won’t have to get a visa in order to travel to Saudi Arabia but you will still need to present a valid national ID card. In Riyadh the weather is hot on a similar level to the UAE so be prepared for plenty of heat. Make sure you set your clocks to local time when your flight has touched down as Riyadh is an hour behind the UAE.

* This information is correct as of September 2017

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