Travelling from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Gassim and Riyadh share the UTC+3 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 23 Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, jump on the 11:05 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:25 with Saudia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ELQ to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Saudia offers direct flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Saudia.
With a dependable 92.5% of services landing on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time record for ELQ to RUH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ELQ and RUH include:
Bahrain International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, ₹ 7,063 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 14,716. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ELQ to RUH, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ELQ to RUH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 91.0% of flights that depart ELQ arrive at their destination on time.
Central Gassim to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're coming in on a late Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near RUH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want 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.
To get the best deal, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riyadh in April.
Before locking in your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from ELQ to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Want ideas for other great places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.
