Flying from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Salalah Airport (SLL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Salalah's timezone is UTC+4, making Salalah one hour ahead of Riyadh.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RUH to SLL flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Flynas offers direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Salalah — and maybe even more of Oman if you have time.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Flynas.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and SLL:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Kuwait Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Salalah Airport (SLL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport flight is £99. A return plane ticket is currently £211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RUH to SLL if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to SLL.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Riyadh Airport is around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport? Check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Enjoy a good night's rest here before making your way to RUH.
Arriving at Salalah Airport (SLL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SLL instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Salalah Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or Goldcar and venture far and wide through Salalah and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Salalah Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Salalah Airport (SLL) to central Salalah
From Salalah Airport, Salalah is approximately 10 kms (6 miles) away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Salalah Airport (SLL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Salalah. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Salalah Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Salalah, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SLL in January. Temperatures average between 16ºC and 27ºC then.