Which day is cheapest to fly to Riyadh?

Friday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Riyadh. Flying on Monday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Riyadh?

To get the best value, try booking a flight at noon when visiting Riyadh. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the evening as these tend to have higher demand.

Cheap Flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from $646

COVID Restrictions

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Can I fly to Riyadh right now?

There are currently restrictions on flights to Riyadh along with the rest of Saudi Arabia. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Entry restrictions

Saudi Arabia has suspended all incoming flights except for technical stops, humanitarian, medevac and repatriation flights with prior approval from GACA. On January 3, Saudi Arabia has lifted the suspension of entry from travelers arriving from the UK. Saudi Arabia has restricted entry to all travelers except for nationals who have not been in Argentina, Brazil or India in the past 14 days. Residents, GCC citizens (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates), and holders of valid visa (exit/entry, business, residence {Iqamah}, and visit) issued by Saudi Arabia may also allowed entry. They must have not been in Argentina, Brazil, India, South Africa or United Kingdom in the past 14 days.

Entry requirements

All arriving travelers must present a negative PCR test certificate issued from a verified laboratory taken within 72 hours from the time the test is undertaken until the time on which the passenger is arriving in the Kingdom. Travelers without certificates will be denied boarding. Nationals of Saudi Arabia and children under age 8 are exempt from presenting a COVID-19 PCR test result. All travelers must sign and submit a Health Disclaimer Form to the health control center upon arrival at the airport.

Quarantine requirements

The Saudi authorities require anyone who has returned to Saudi Arabia from a European country, or any country where the new strain of COVID-19 has appeared, after December 8, to: self-isolate at home for 7 day from the date of entry, take a COVID test on the 6th day before ending quarantine. Travelers from all other countries are required to self-isolate at home for 7 days, or 3 days followed by a negative PCR test. Travelers who has returned from or transited a European country or any country where the new strain has appeared in the three months prior to December 20 are required to take a COVID test.

All other info

All travelers must download and register on Tatamman and Tawakkalna Applications. Travelers must assign their home location through the Tatamman app within 8 hours of arrival and complete their daily health assessment in the Tatamman app. The Saudi Government announced that any final exit visas which were not used during the suspension of entry/exit will be extended to October 31st free of charge

If you are looking to book a trip to Riyadh and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about traveling during COVID-19.

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Cheapest Prices for Riyadh flights by month

January

$888

February

$947

March

$1,174

April

$1,155

May

$1,139

June

$1,384

July

$1,278

August

$1,399

September

$1,056

October

$1,111

November

$926

December

$1,247

Currently, the cheapest month for flights to Riyadh is January. The most expensive month for flights is August. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

When is the best time to fly to Riyadh?

LAS - RUH Price	$888 - $1,677
RUH Temperature	68 - 111.2 °F
RUH Rainfall	0 - 0.67 inches

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, January is seen as the time to fly to Riyadh, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Riyadh then July is statistically the hottest. June is historically the period with most rainfall.

With an up and coming tourist industry, the capital of Saudi Arabia is still very much an undiscovered gem. Riyadh has only recently put itself on the map as a site of interest for those looking to top up their historical and cultural awareness of the region. However, more and more people are turning to this ancient city situated on the Arabian Peninsula as both a commercial and tourist destination. By far the city’s most popular attraction is the National Museum, due to its extraordinary depth and detail, which is easily accessible to English speakers. Spanning thousands of years, the museum illustrates the historical and cultural aspects of the region through a number of well-considered exhibitions and interactive aids. Visitors are advised to look up entrance information and opening hours before visiting to avoid disappointment. Another popular item on the itinerary is the Al Faisaliah Tower which dominates the skyline of Riyadh both day and night. Standing at a staggering height of 875 feet, the Al Faisaliah Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia. Spectators will notice a giant golden ball at the tip of the building which is actually a restaurant offering breath-taking views over the city. For those who prefer their feet firmly on the ground why not take a wander through the mall located on the ground level; home to numerous internationally renowned brands, as well as a bustling food court.

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Best Time to Fly to Riyadh

As you might expect, temperatures during the summer months of June to August in Saudi Arabia can reach intolerable highs, making it difficult to enjoy your trip comfortably. Visitors are therefore best advised to travel between November and March during the city’s winter when the weather is nevertheless pleasant enough to see all of Riyadh’s top tourist attractions. April and October are often the cheapest times to travel due to the off-peak season, so if you are not restricted in the times you can travel these months are well worth considering to save yourself money and the usual tourist hustle and bustle.

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Getting around Riyadh

Once you have arrived at your destination it is simple to discover many of the city’s attractions on foot. However, if you feel that you want to venture further afield it is best to look into travelling by taxi or hiring a car since Riyadh is a city whose transport is very much dominated by cars. Although it is widely accepted that women are forbidden from driving here, this is sometimes overlooked for foreign visitors.

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