Travelling from Canberra Airport (CBR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh eight hours behind Canberra.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CBR to RUH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is RM3,233. A round-trip plane ticket is currently RM5,037. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CBR to RUH if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from CBR to RUH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights departing from Canberra Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Canberra Airport from central Canberra, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near CBR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're landing on a late Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near RUH:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.
When booking your flight from Canberra Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CBR to RUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is among the highlights in the area.
