Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Riyadh.
To ensure you catch your RUH to LIM flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. Many passengers pass through Charles de Gaulle Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight is $1,387. A return ticket right now is $2,083. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to LIM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to LIM.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH land on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Explore without limits with a Jorge Chavez International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Lima and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Jorge Chavez International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lima in April.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Jorge Chavez International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Lima during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to LIM in August if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of Peru
You've seen Lima, now it's time to discover other corners of Peru. Travel around 11 kilometres west to Callao to check off its must-visit sights. From Temático Marina de Guerra Del Peru Park to Los Jazmines Park and Monumento a Santa Rosa de Lima, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Peru, head for Trujillo, about 483 kilometres north-west of Lima. Portada Moche. Santa Rosa. Entrada Huaca del sol. Huaco Fertilidad. Parque temático Moche, Plaza de Armas El Milagro and Plaza de Armas de Trujillo are highlights.