Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
Coimbatore's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Coimbatore two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RUH to CJB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and CJB:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight is 106 €. A round-trip fare is currently 287 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to CJB if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RUH to CJB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Reserve a hotel close to CJB if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport to the centre of Coimbatore has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Coimbatore in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport for April if you want to go to Coimbatore during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to CJB in January. Average temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Coimbatore has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres north of Coimbatore, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Chennai is another favourite destination in India and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Coimbatore. No trip is complete without a visit to Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.