Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh three hours ahead of Lisbon.
To ensure you catch your LIS to RUH flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LIS and RUH include:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
£151 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. A return flight starts from £356. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LIS to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to Lisbon Airport's on-time performance, 56% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Lisbon Airport is about 8 kms (5 miles) from central Lisbon. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIS:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
After your Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has arrived, unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option that's not too far from RUH.
Explore without limits with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From Riyadh Airport, Riyadh is approximately 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lisbon Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kms (240 miles) away to the north-east, popular attractions include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Ever wanted to explore King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then travel to Al Kharj. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Riyadh.