Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
The timezone in Visakhapatnam is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RUH to VTZ flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and VTZ include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
At the moment, ₹ 12,830 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 26,120. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to VTZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RUH to VTZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from RUH.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
Book a hotel close to VTZ if you're catching a late King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport to the centre of Visakhapatnam has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Visakhapatnam in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vishakhapatnam Airport for May if you want to explore Visakhapatnam during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to VTZ sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Nowrangapur is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Visakhapatnam. Around 193 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.
Vijayawada is another essential stop in India and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Visakhapatnam. No trip is complete without visiting Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum.
