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Riyadh - The sleek of Saudi Arabian capital

Fly to Riyadh, The charming capital and the most populous city of Saudi Arabia which lies in the center of the country with a population of approximately 5 million people. It is the headquarter of government, embassies, and ministries, as it hosts every year heads of state and public figures which make it an important world capital.

Riyadh was built on a rose field, hence, it was named “The Garden” in Arabic. For years, most of the visitors to Riyadh have been traveling for business purposes. At the present time, it is one of the prosperous cities which is decorated with high rise skyscrapers and home to the finest hotels, the best museums, restaurants and shopping malls which make it a fascinating place to visit.

You can book your Riyadh flights through Almosafer and get to know the best time to visit Riyadh to enjoy seeing the attractions and explore the city. Riyadh has a hot desert climate and the weather varies seasonally, 

- The peak tourist season is in the winter (Nov–Mar) when the temperature drops to 12°C and becomes mild and rainy, hence this season pleasant enough to enjoy seeing the attractions and exploring Riyadh.

- Off tourist season is in the summer (May-Sep) when the temperature rises to average highs of 42°C and becomes hot and dry, making it difficult to enjoy your trip comfortably so in this season you will find cheap flights to Riyadh and hotel deals.

Riyadh’s airport

Name	King Khalid international airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK)
Location	35 kilometers north of Riyadh
Number of terminals	5 terminals
Top airlines fly to Riyadh	Flyadeal, FlyNas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SaudiGulf Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Jazeera Airways, and Etihad Airways

Facilities of Riyadh’s airport

The airport presents a wide array of services for passengers, such as restaurants and cafés, barbershops, duty-free shops, money exchange offices, free Wi-Fi, mosque, medical services, and first aid facilities. You will also find disabled facilities including lifts, telephones, Wheelchairs, as well as reserved parking spaces. 

Over and above that, whatever your class of service you are flying with, the airport offers lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, The lounges equipped with comfortable seats, WIFI, showers, snacks, and food.

Transportation in Riyadh

There are several ways to go around from the airport, you can just pick up a Taxi that will transfer you in 30 minutes and which shouldn’t cost you more than SAR 70.00, or you can simply take the metro at Terminal 5. Also you can book car rental in Riyadh with Almosafer from SAR 96 per day. 

A guide to Riyadh 

Riyadh has a range of fascinating locations to see that balances the old and new. In the historical attractions, we have Historical Diriyah and Al Masmak citadel. In modern attractions, we have the National Museum, Kingdom Centre Tower, Riyadh Zoo, The iconic Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliyah Center. Moreover, Riyadh offers different food options and serves cuisines from all over the world, such as Lebanese, Indian and Italian.

For shopaholics, Riyadh has a number of famous shopping malls and souks that make you shop until you drop, such as Al-Faisaliah Mall, Al Mamlaka Mall, Al Owais Souk, Surghah souk, Al Nakheel Mall, Kingdom Centre Tower, Riyadh Gallery Mall, and Panorama Mall.

Where to stay in Riyadh 

Need to book a hotel for your stay? Whether you want to relax and experience a luxurious lifestyle or want to go there for a budget-friendly hotel, Riyadh has a number of hotels that offer you the best accommodations services to choose from, such as Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Olaya, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh and InterContinental Riyadh.

Even so, If you want to stay near the airport, you can choose Almuhaidb Airport, Boudl Al-Malaz, and Tulip Inn Riyadh. Also if you want to stay in the downtown, then, Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya, Narcissus Hotel and SPA Riyadh and Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Olaya will be your ideal choice.

Travel with Almosafer

You can go through the listing of the popular routes to Riyadh with Almosafer offers, and exploit the best airfare for flights to Riyadh as per your needs.

Origin Cities	Prices
From Jeddah	143 SAR
From Dammam	70 SAR
From Abha	174 SAR
From Medina	133 SAR
From Dubai	642 SAR
From Cairo	816 SAR
From Jazan	257 SAR
From Taif	291 SAR
From Tabuk	184 SAR
From Hail	153 SAR

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FAQs About Flights to Riyadh

Q- Which features does Welcome Lounge provide?

       A- Welcome lounges provide shower facilities, Day Beds, Children’s Play Area, WIFI and TVs, and magazines, also you can pamper yourself with spa facilities.

Q- How much does Riyadh visa cost?

       A- The average cost of the one-year visa is 8,000 SAR, the six-month visa is 3,000 SAR, and the transit visa is 300 SAR.

Q- Do airlines have flatbeds for sleeping? 

       A- Of course, just simply find a business class airline with fully-flat beds.

Q- What are the biggest shopping malls in Riyadh?

       A- Al Nakheel Mall, Kingdom Centre Tower, Riyadh Gallery Mall, and Panorama Mall are some of the biggest malls in Riyadh.

Q-What are the best hotels nearby King Khalid International Airport?

       A- The most popular hotels near King Khalid International Airport are Almuhaidb Airport, Boudl Al-Malaz, and Tulip Inn Riyadh.

Q- Which airlines fly to Riyadh?

       A- Almosafer gives you the cheapest flights from hundreds of airlines, such as Flyadeal, FlyNas, Saudi Arabian Airlines, SaudiGulf Airlines, EgyptAir, Emirates, Air Arabia.

Q- How close is Riyadh airport to central Riyadh?

       A- Riyadh Airport is 19 miles from the center of Riyadh.

Q- What are the most popular restaurants near King Khalid International Airport?

The most popular restaurants near King Khalid International Airport are Al Nakheel, Chili's and Ihop.