Travelling from Al-Aqiq Airport (ABT) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
A direct flight from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport takes 1 hour 35 minutes, on average. Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3 — identical to Al-Baha.
Flights from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport start from 07:10 — the first with Saudia. The last departure is the 21:10 option with flynas. In total, there are 28 weekly services from ABT to RUH.
Flying over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Riyadh (and maybe even some other great parts of Saudi Arabia!). Choose from the direct flights from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to check out another city during your journey, think about a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' King Abdulaziz International Airport is a sought-after stop between ABT and RUH.
Once you've found cheap ticket from ABT to RUH, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't required since you're travelling within Saudi Arabia. As long as you have some other form of identification, like an ID card or driver's license, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Al-Aqiq Airport (ABT) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport is Rs16,613. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs51,716. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flights from ABT to RUH.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from ABT to RUH. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Al-Aqiq Airport (ABT)
To reach Al-Aqiq Airport from central Al-Baha, it takes about 38 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RUH:
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Al-Aqiq Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap flights from ABT to RUH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Riyadh
Start your Riyadh trip right by finding a wonderful stay. After booking your flight from ABT to RUH, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are highlights which should be on any well-planned Riyadh itinerary.
Complete your Riyadh trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to King Khaled International Airport, check out our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Riyadh holiday.
