Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Peshawar Airport (PEW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport.
Peshawar's timezone is UTC+5, making Peshawar two hours ahead of Riyadh.
You can choose from seven weekly Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to PEW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Peshawar, Pakistan. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport:
Flyadeal is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers RUH to PEW flights is Saudia. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.47% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between RUH and PEW:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of RUH.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is approximately 32 kms (20 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Peshawar Airport (PEW)
Consider booking a hotel near PEW if you're catching a late Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
When to fly to Peshawar Airport (PEW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Peshawar. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Peshawar Airport for June if you want to go to Peshawar during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 43ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to PEW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Pakistan
You've visited Peshawar, now it's time to explore more of Pakistan. Journey around 386 kms (240 miles) south-east to Lahore to tick off its must-visit sights. From Mavi Mosque(blue mosque) to Indo-Islamic Design Monument and Jamia Masjid Shah Jamaat, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Faisalabad is another sought-after destination in Pakistan and is around 322 kms (200 miles) south-east of Peshawar. No trip is complete without experiencing Faisal Masjid, Cricket Ground and Jinnah Park.