Flying from Jazan Airport (GIZ) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Jazan and Riyadh share the same timezone, UTC+3.
Flights from GIZ to RUH start at 00:50 — the first with flynas. The last service of the day is at 22:35 with flyadeal. Overall, you can choose from 85 weekly Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your GIZ to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport, so jetting off to Riyadh (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
With a dependable 95.91% of services arriving as scheduled, Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating GIZ to RUH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between GIZ and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Taif Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jazan Airport (GIZ) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $176 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $341. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from GIZ to RUH, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from GIZ to RUH.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Handy information about Jazan Airport (GIZ)
Jazan Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 90% of flights that depart GIZ arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Jazan to Jazan Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near GIZ:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider staying at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after touching down from your Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's only a short drive from RUH and a great option if you want to get some sleep right away.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport to central Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jazan 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. Book your flights from Jazan Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIZ to RUH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Al Kharj is another place you shouldn't miss during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Make your way to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.