What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?

Travellers will need to book flights to King Khaled Intl (RUH) if they wish to fly to Riyadh. The Riyadh airport is 30.1 km from the city centre. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 20 daily flights from Dubai. 7 airlines have flights from Dubai to Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?

Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost AED 91, while return flights cost around AED 324.

How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around AED 811, however they can be found for as little as AED 324.

Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 50 minutes).

Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 km away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Riyadh are flynas, SAUDIA and Emirates.

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes 1 hour 55 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Riyadh

The most flights from Dubai to Riyadh are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, flyadeal and flynas.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Riyadh should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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FAQs about flying to Riyadh

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?
Travellers will need to book flights to King Khaled Intl (RUH) if they wish to fly to Riyadh. The Riyadh airport is 30.1 km from the city centre. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 20 daily flights from Dubai. 7 airlines have flights from Dubai to Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?
Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost AED 91, while return flights cost around AED 324.
How much is a return flight to Riyadh?
A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around AED 811, however they can be found for as little as AED 324.
Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, Sharjah offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 50 minutes).
Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?
Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 km away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Riyadh, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Riyadh?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Riyadh should consider flying on Monday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Riyadh are Etihad Airways, flyadeal and flynas.

Weekly flight availability to Riyadh

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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On average, a flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes 1 hour 55 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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