Flying from Red Sea Airport (RSI) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Umluj.
Flights from RSI to RUH start at 10:15 — the first with Saudia. The latest departure is at 16:45 with Saudia. Overall, you can take your pick of six weekly Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Your RSI to RUH flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as December? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport. Many travellers pass through Dubai Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Red Sea Airport (RSI) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport flight is 189 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 349 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RSI to RUH.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RSI to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Handy information about Red Sea Airport (RSI)
Central Umluj to Red Sea Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Once your Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a good option within easy reach of RUH.
Hit the road running by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Riyadh in March.
Book your flight from Red Sea Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RSI to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Eager to explore King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another fascinating destination in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.