Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Brussels: what you need to know
Brussels is two hours behind Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located. Brussels follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your RUH to Brussels flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from RUH to Brussels. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Central Riyadh to RUH is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to reach there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RUH:
King Khaled International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RUH land on schedule 86.76% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Brussels
₹ 11,344 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Brussels flight. A return flight ticket starts from ₹ 25,307. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from RUH to Brussels. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Scoring cheap tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest fares across the month and pick up a sweet deal.
Locking in a cheap flight from RUH to Brussels couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to BRU if you're coming in on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels. Pick one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Follow your own route with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and chase adventure across Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Brussels Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from RUH to Brussels.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
The centre of Brussels is located around 56 kilometres from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). After your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 55 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CRL. Settle in and get cosy after your RUH to Brussels flight at one of these well-located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Brussels S. Charleroi Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty or Budget and be off and running.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from CRL two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Brussels
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are typically higher and top attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Brussels in the off-season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
Lock in a King Khaled International Airport to Brussels flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 12ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to Brussels in January when temperatures average between -2ºC and 8ºC.
More about Brussels
Start your Brussels trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Brussels, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Atomium, Grand Place and Manneken Pis are major attractions which should be on every Brussels itinerary.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Belgium just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres west of Brussels, a trip to Ostend will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Fort Napoleon, The Crystal Ship and Leopoldpark.
Verviers is another essential stop in Belgium and is around 113 kilometres east of Brussels. No trip is complete without a visit to Quai Pierre Rapsat, Parc de Séroule and Parc de la Tourelle.
