Travelling from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Dammam and Riyadh are both in the UTC+3 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Flights from DMM to RUH start at 00:25 — the earliest with flynas. The last departure is at 23:55 with Lufthansa. In total, there are 135 weekly Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Your DMM to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Saudia.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating DMM to RUH flights. An exceptional 93.42% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DMM and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dammam Airport (DMM) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
$139 is the lowest price for a one-way Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. Return flights start at $271. These prices can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DMM to RUH, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DMM to RUH.
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Handy information about Dammam Airport (DMM)
84% of flights departing from Dammam Airport reach their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of DMM.
Dammam Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour.
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a short journey from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Pick up a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Riyadh in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Dammam Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DMM to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its leading sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, your itinerary will be busy.
Want to visit King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.