Flying from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh two hours 30 minutes behind Ahmedabad.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your AMD to RUH flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMD and RUH:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is Rs41,588. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs81,371. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from AMD to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AMD to RUH.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
73.23% of flights that take off from Ahmedabad Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Ahmedabad Airport from central Ahmedabad, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near AMD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Reserve a hotel close to RUH if you're taking a late Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and discover more of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your vehicle 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 the centre of Riyadh. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Riyadh in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Ahmedabad Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AMD to RUH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to check off its leading attractions. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Al Kharj is another place worth exploring during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Journey to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.