How popular is this Riyadh to Athens flight route?

This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Athens?

A quick flight from Riyadh to Athens can take about 4h 05m. Aegean Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. There are 1605 mi between Riyadh and Athens. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Athens round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Athens is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $182 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aegean Airlines and SAUDIA, starting at $225 and $343 round-trip. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Athens?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Athens flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Athens ranges from 0.2 - 2.5 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Athens when rainfall is around 0.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Athens, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Athens?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Athens? While on average our users pay $313, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $172. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around $1,081.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Athens?

Consider Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA or Turkish Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Riyadh to Athens.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Athens?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 51% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Athens?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Riyadh to Athens 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $353, or $463 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Athens?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Athens from Riyadh. Users have commonly found prices around $451 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $284. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Athens?

You will need to book a flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. if you want to fly from Riyadh to Athens. At least 3 different airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Eleftherios V. (ATH) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Athens from the Riyadh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RUH to ATH to be around 4h 30m.

Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Athens that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Athens?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Athens.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Athens. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Wed 10/157:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/186:55 pmATH - RUH

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$274

Tue 10/142:55 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Sat 10/187:50 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 45mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$320

Mon 9/226:10 amRUH - ATH

1 stop6h 30mRoyal Jordanian

Sun 9/281:40 pmATH - RUH

1 stop14h 00mRoyal Jordanian

Deal found 9/10

$323

Thu 11/277:40 pmRUH - ATH

1 stop17h 20mRoyal Jordanian

Thu 12/111:00 pmATH - RUH

1 stop13h 35mRoyal Jordanian

Deal found 9/11

$332

Sat 10/257:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:00 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$338

Sat 9/207:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/239:40 amATH - RUH

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$348

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Wed 10/157:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/186:55 pmATH - RUH

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$274

Tue 10/142:55 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Sat 10/187:50 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 45mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$320

Wed 11/262:15 amRUH - ATH

1 stop7h 45mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/119:50 amATH - RUH

1 stop13h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$409

Sat 10/257:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/16:55 pmATH - RUH

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$351

Thu 11/63:45 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Sun 11/910:00 pmATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 45mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$371

Sun 12/213:45 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 30mAegean Airlines

Sat 1/310:00 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 50mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$384

Mon 9/229:10 amRUH - ATH

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/2612:55 amATH - RUH

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$401

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Sat 9/207:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/239:40 amATH - RUH

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$348

Mon 9/226:10 amRUH - ATH

1 stop6h 30mRoyal Jordanian

Sun 9/281:40 pmATH - RUH

1 stop14h 00mRoyal Jordanian

Deal found 9/10

$323

Tue 10/142:55 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Sat 10/187:50 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 45mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$320

Wed 10/157:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/186:55 pmATH - RUH

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$274

Sat 10/257:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/110:00 amATH - RUH

Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$338

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Tue 10/710:30 amRUH - ATH

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$115

Fri 10/177:00 pmRUH - ATH

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$126

Mon 10/610:30 amRUH - ATH

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$133

Wed 10/811:40 amRUH - ATH

2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$135

Sun 10/510:30 amRUH - ATH

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$138

Tue 10/72:55 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$146

Sun 10/52:50 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$154

Wed 9/1710:30 amRUH - ATH

1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$159

Tue 9/162:55 amRUH - ATH

Nonstop4h 05mAegean Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$166

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Price

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/15

7:00 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/18

6:55 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$274

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 10/14

2:55 am-7:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 10/18

7:50 am-11:35 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$320

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/25

7:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 11/1

6:55 pm-11:25 am

2 stops15h 30m

$351

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 11/6

3:45 am-7:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 11/9

10:00 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop3h 45m

$371

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 12/21

3:45 am-7:15 am

Nonstop4h 30m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 1/3

10:00 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$384

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/22

9:10 am-7:25 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/26

12:55 am-8:50 am

2 stops31h 55m

$401

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/26

2:15 am-9:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 12/11

9:50 am-12:45 am

1 stop13h 55m

$409

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/6

10:30 am-7:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$133

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/11

11:40 am-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$135

RiyadhAthens

RUH - ATH

RUHATH

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/8

11:40 am-5:15 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$135

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Athens?

The price you pay for your flight from Riyadh to Athens may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Athens?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Riyadh to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to ATH?

It’s typically best to fly out from Riyadh to Athens at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Athens

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA, and Turkish Airlines from Riyadh to Athens by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

787 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

787 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

787 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

SAUDIA

7.4

Good

634 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

787 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

787 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Related info for your journey

What airports do I use to fly from Riyadh to Athens?
You will need to book a flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. if you want to fly from Riyadh to Athens. At least 3 different airlines have flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Eleftherios V. (ATH) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Athens from the Riyadh airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from RUH to ATH to be around 4h 30m.
How popular is this Riyadh to Athens flight route?
This flight path from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Athens Eleftherios V. was viewed by 3 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Athens?
A quick flight from Riyadh to Athens can take about 4h 05m. Aegean Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $320. There are 1605 mi between Riyadh and Athens. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Athens round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Riyadh to Athens is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $182 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Aegean Airlines and SAUDIA, starting at $225 and $343 round-trip. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Athens?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Athens? While on average our users pay $313, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $172. The most popular route (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Athens Eleftherios V.), is priced around $1,081.
Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Athens that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Athens flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Athens?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Athens.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Athens?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Athens by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Athens?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Athens (average of $679). Flying from Riyadh to Athens in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,284). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$182	Average$393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest$225	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%
SAUDIA	Cheapest$343	Average$585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%

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