Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is eight hours behind Sydney.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your SYD to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYD and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is RM1,272. A return plane ticket right now is RM2,777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYD to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to RUH.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the flights that depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is roughly 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 Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to King Khaled International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD 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
You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Journey around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to check off its leading sights. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Looking for other well-known places to go in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.