Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): what you need to know
The timezone in Larnaca is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Riyadh.
To ensure you get on your RUH to LCA flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and LCA:
Queen Alia International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight is £103. A return fare is currently £231. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from RUH to LCA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RUH to LCA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
If you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near LCA:
Travel at your own pace with a Larnaca International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Get Your Car, Aercar or 7777 Rent and discover more of Larnaca and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Larnaca International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
Larnaca International Airport to central Larnaca has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 miles away.
When to fly to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Larnaca. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Larnaca International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Larnaca during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to LCA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cyprus
You've seen Larnaca, now it's time to discover other parts of Cyprus. Journey around 25 miles north-west to Nicosia to check off its leading sights. From Ledra Street Crossing Point to Selimiye Mosque and Venetian walls of Nicosia, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Cyprus, head for Limassol, roughly 35 miles south-west of Larnaca. Πλατεία Συντάγματος - Plac Syntagma, Syrou Park and Linear Park Lellas karagianni are among its highlights.