Flying from Lucknow Airport (LKO) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 5 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Lucknow.
Every week, there are five Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your LKO to RUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Flynas offers direct flights from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Flynas on this route.
Flynas is the most punctual carrier offering LKO to RUH flights. A reliable 90.38% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LKO and RUH:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Lucknow Airport (LKO)
Of all flights leaving Lucknow Airport, 68% land on time at their destination.
Central Lucknow to Lucknow Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LKO:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Get off your Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option that's not too far from RUH, make your way to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Lucknow Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LKO to RUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Want ideas for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Set out 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is one of the highlights in the area.