Flying from Port Sudan Airport (PZU) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh one hour ahead of Port Sudan.
Flights from PZU to RUH start from 00:25 — the first with Badr Airlines. The last service of the day is at 04:30 with Tarco Aviation. Overall, you can take your pick of eight weekly Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your PZU to RUH flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Tarco Aviation. This popular airline has direct flights from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Tarco Aviation on this route.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Many passengers pass through Cairo International Airport when flying between PZU and RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Sudan Airport (PZU) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is £245. A return plane ticket right now is £416. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PZU to RUH.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PZU to RUH.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Port Sudan 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 Port Sudan Airport (PZU)
60.0% of flights leaving from Port Sudan Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Port Sudan to Port Sudan Airport is approximately 16 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is roughly 25 miles from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Port Sudan Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PZU to RUH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. About 240 miles north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Want to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another great place to stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 85 miles south-east of Riyadh.
