Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh three hours ahead of Cardiff.
Leave plenty of time to make your CWL to RUH flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you want to discover a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stop between CWL and RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is £252. A return fare right now is £450. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CWL to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CWL to RUH.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, 66.16% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Cardiff Airport is about 17 miles from central Cardiff. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're coming in on a late Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Cardiff Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CWL to RUH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Riyadh. Around 240 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other notable places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set out 85 miles south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.
