Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your RUH to IXR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and IXR:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
At the moment, 110 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 253 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RUH to IXR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to IXR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH arrive on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RUH:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IXR instead:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport to central Ranchi has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Ranchi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport for May if you want to visit Ranchi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to IXR sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Ranchi. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another favourite destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi. No trip is complete without seeing Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.