Travelling from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is four hours behind Bangkok.
Flights from BKK to RUH start at 15:20 — the earliest with Saudia. The latest departure is at 15:25 with Saudia. In total, there are three weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BKK to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia has direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
Saudia tops the list for bookings on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers BKK to RUH flights. An impressive 82.35% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BKK and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Bahrain Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Right now, 189 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 365 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To get cheap tickets from BKK to RUH, book your journey eight months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
74% of flights that take off from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Bangkok. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BKK:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider checking in to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's not too far from RUH and a great option if you want to get some rest right away.
Pick up a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKK to RUH around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Always wanted to see King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.


