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✈️ Cheap flights to Saudi Arabia
Compare fares to Saudi Arabia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into King Khalid Intl (RUH). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🔥 Cheapest flights to Saudi Arabia right now
🛬 Airports in Saudi Arabia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUH | King Khalid Intl | Riyadh | Main |
| HOF | Al-Ahsa Intl | Hofuf | Main |
| ELQ | Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Intl | Qassim | Main |
| DMM | King Fahd Intl | Ad Dammam | Main |
| AQI | Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin Intl | Qaisumah | Main |
| HAS | Hail Intl | Hail | Main |
| MED | Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz | Medina | Main |
| TIF | Taif Intl | Taif | Main |
| AHB | Abha Intl | Abha | Main |
| JED | King Abdulaziz Intl | Jeddah | Main |
…and 19 more airports.
Major international airports are in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with AlUla receiving some international flights. Land borders connect to Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain (via the King Fahd Causeway) and other neighbours.
📅 Best time to fly to Saudi Arabia
Best: November-March – pleasant temperatures for sightseeing and desert trips.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – warmer but still manageable early and late in the day.
Avoid: May-September – extreme heat in most areas, except the southwest mountains.
Weather by month in Riyadh
- 20°Jan⛅
- 23°Feb☀️
- 28°Mar⛅
- 33°Apr⛅
- 39°May☀️
- 42°Jun☀️
- 43°Jul☀️
- 43°Aug☀️
- 40°Sep☀️
- 34°Oct☀️
- 27°Nov☀️
- 22°Dec⛅
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
⏱️ Flight times to Saudi Arabia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Riyadh | 4,939 km | 6 h 35 min | |
| New York → Riyadh | 10,480 km | 13 h 20 min | |
| Los Angeles → Riyadh | 13,279 km | 16 h 40 min* | |
| Chicago → Riyadh | 11,231 km | 14 h 10 min | |
| Miami → Riyadh | 11,999 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| San Francisco → Riyadh | 12,963 km | 16 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Riyadh | 10,626 km | 13 h 30 min | |
| Paris → Riyadh | 4,650 km | 6 h 15 min | |
| Frankfurt → Riyadh | 4,292 km | 5 h 50 min | |
| Dubai → Riyadh | 872 km | 1 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Riyadh | 3,036 km | 4 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Riyadh | 2,770 km | 4 h 00 min | |
| Singapore → Riyadh | 6,673 km | 8 h 40 min | |
| Sydney → Riyadh | 12,795 km | 16 h 05 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Saudi Arabia
- AlUla – Hegra's tombs, ancient Dadan and spectacular rock formations.
- Riyadh – Museums, Masmak Fortress, Diriyah and modern landmarks.
- Jeddah – The historic Al-Balad district and a lively corniche.
- Abha – Cool highlands, colourful villages and mountain trails.
- Edge of the World – Sheer cliffs offering vast desert views.
- Farasan Islands – Remote islands with beaches, birdlife and diving.
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Flights to Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the main airport in Saudi Arabia?
The main international airport is King Khalid Intl (RUH) in Riyadh. Other airports with scheduled flights include Hofuf (HOF), Qassim (ELQ), Ad Dammam (DMM).
How long is the flight from London to Saudi Arabia?
A nonstop flight from London to Riyadh covers about 4,939 km and takes around 6 h 35 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Saudi Arabia?
November-March – pleasant temperatures for sightseeing and desert trips.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Saudi Arabia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – warmer but still manageable early and late in the day.
Do I need a visa to fly to Saudi Arabia?
It depends on your passport. See our Saudi Arabia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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