Traveling from Mohammed V Airport (CMN) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Casablanca and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are five Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, select the 01:30 Royal Air Maroc flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:30 with Saudia.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CMN to RUH flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Saudia is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating CMN to RUH flights is Royal Air Maroc. Its services land as scheduled 72.22% of the time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CMN and RUH include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Madinah Airport
Handy information about Mohammed V Airport (CMN)
Of all flights departing from Mohammed V Airport, 71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Mohammed V Airport from central Casablanca, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CMN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider staying at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's only a short drive from RUH and a good option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Riyadh Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mohammed V Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Mohammed V 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 CMN to RUH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to explore more of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometers north-east to Dammam to tick off its popular sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Want ideas for other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometers south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is one of the highlights in the area.