Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Nairobi.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your NBO to RUH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between NBO and RUH:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Right now, 181 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 372 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from NBO to RUH, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from NBO to RUH.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
67.1% of flights leaving from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Nairobi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to NBO? If you've booked an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Reserve a hotel near RUH if you're on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of 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
King Khaled International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Riyadh in April.
Before locking in your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from NBO to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, located about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to discover highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.