Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Flights from CMB to RUH start at 18:15 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:15 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CMB to RUH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to RUH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CMB and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Rs53,278 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs89,944. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to RUH, reserve your journey two months before your planned departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from CMB to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights that depart Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CMB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMB to RUH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your Saudi Arabia travels. Head on over to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to discover highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.