Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Dammam and Riyadh follow the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 325 King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, opt for the 01:00 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:35 with flynas.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DMM to RUH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Riyadh (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is a breeze. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
Flyadeal is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating DMM to RUH flights. An exceptional 91.21% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DMM and RUH include:
Bahrain International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is 32 €. A return ticket right now is 46 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DMM to RUH.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DMM to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
83.88% of flights leaving King Fahd International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from DMM.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you have a late King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near RUH:
Go where the road takes you with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Fahd International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DMM to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Want to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.