Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris's timezone is UTC+1, making Paris two hours behind Riyadh.
Each week, there are ten Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RUH to CDG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Paris (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular airline.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers RUH to CDG flights. An exceptional 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RUH and CDG:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Jeddah Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, $245 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $556. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RUH to CDG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to CDG.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RUH make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a quick drive from RUH, spend the night in Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Reserve a hotel close to CDG if you have a late Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Riyadh Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be discovered once you've seen Paris. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Nantes is another favourite destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.