Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAD to RUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to RUH flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and RUH:
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is 265 €. A return fare right now is 520 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from IAD to RUH, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from IAD to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights departing from Washington Dulles International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Washington Dulles International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near IAD:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
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 work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other notable places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.