Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Toronto seven hours behind Riyadh.
Give yourself enough time to make your RUH to YYZ flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RUH and YYZ:
London Heathrow Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
$747 is currently the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,259. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from RUH to YYZ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RUH to YYZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
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.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RUH:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Book a hotel close to YYZ if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and explore beyond Toronto's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
From Pearson International Airport, Toronto is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to YYZ in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
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