Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh is seven hours ahead of Durham and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your RDU to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and RUH:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
473 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 735 €. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from RDU.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Explore without limits with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and discover more of Riyadh and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
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 reach the centre by car.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another place worth checking out during your time in Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.