Flying from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Houston.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your IAH to RUH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAH and RUH:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is 309 €. A return ticket is currently 640 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAH to RUH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach George Bush Intercontinental Airport from central Houston, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near IAH. Whether you've booked an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAH to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Riyadh, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to check off its popular sights. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Thinking about other great places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.