Travelling from Abha Airport (AHB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Abha and Riyadh are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Choose from 138 weekly Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 00:25 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Flynas operates the last service of the day at 23:25.
To ensure you catch your AHB to RUH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Riyadh (and then other parts of Saudi Arabia) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Saudia.
Saudia tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for AHB to RUH flights, with 89.67% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport. These are the top stopovers between AHB and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Taif Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abha Airport (AHB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Currently, $181 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $364. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AHB to RUH if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AHB to RUH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Handy information about Abha Airport (AHB)
Abha Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from AHB touch down on schedule 85% of the time.
Central Abha to Abha Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to AHB? If you've booked an early flight from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Get off your Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option that's not too far from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Pick up a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Riyadh in March.
Book your flight from Abha Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from AHB to RUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Al Kharj is another place worth exploring during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.