Travelling from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh. The city is in the UTC+3 timezone and is nine hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Mexico City to RUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like September or other peak periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to RUH departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
MEX is about 13 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
NLU is around 56 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 2 hours.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Mexico City to RUH flight is a lot easier when you stay near Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport. If you have an early departure, Verticca Hotel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
About Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Touching down on a late flight from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport? Grab your luggage and head directly to the comfort of a hotel near RUH. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel will have you turning out the lights sooner.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, central Riyadh is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is RM2,640. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,579. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Mexico City to RUH. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Save money on your flight from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Riyadh. January is when most people book flights from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Mexico City to RUH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riyadh
After booking your flight from Mexico City to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riyadh:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Al Masmak Palace Museum, King Abdulaziz Historical Centre and The National Museum are must-visits when exploring Riyadh.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to plenty of other exciting cities that will add to your adventure, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres southeast of Riyadh, visit leading sights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque while you're here.
