Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Seychelles Airport (SEZ): what you need to know
Victoria's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Victoria one hour ahead of Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your RUH to SEZ flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Seychelles Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and SEZ:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights departing from Riyadh Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from RUH.
To get to Riyadh Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Seychelles Airport, take a look at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short drive from RUH.
Arriving at Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
Book a hotel near SEZ if you have a late Riyadh Airport to Seychelles Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Seychelles Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Absolute Cars and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Seychelles Airport about two weeks in advance.
When to fly to Seychelles Airport (SEZ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Seychelles Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Victoria. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Seychelles Airport for April if you'd like to visit Victoria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 23ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to SEZ around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.