Flying from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Atlanta's main base, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH).
Riyadh is seven hours ahead of Atlanta. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which operates on the UTC+3 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Atlanta to RUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Atlanta to RUH. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Atlanta to ATL takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Stay moments from the tarmac after your flight from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option close to RUH. Or check in and get some rest at Makarem Riyadh Hotel before heading to your final destination.
Explore without limits with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and venture far and wide through Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
£220 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport. A return flight starts from £488. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Atlanta to RUH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Riyadh. July is when most people book flights from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport (RUH), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your Atlanta to RUH plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Riyadh
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to King Khaled International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Riyadh:
Your Riyadh visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you won't want to miss include Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've ticked off Riyadh, now it's time to discover more of what Saudi Arabia has to offer. Around 153 kms (95 miles) south-east, Al Kharj is a must-visit city that features top attractions like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque.
Your travels through Saudi Arabia wouldn't be complete without a stop in Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 209 kms (130 miles) west of Riyadh.