Travelling from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
Riyadh is two hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from DEL to RUH start from 04:10 — the first with flynas. The last service of the day is at 22:10 with IndiGo. Overall, you can take your pick of 30 weekly Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your DEL to RUH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Riyadh (and then other destinations in Saudi Arabia) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
With 76.67% of its services arriving as planned, IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering DEL to RUH flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between DEL and RUH:
Sharjah International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Rs37,667 is the lowest price for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs47,422. These prices can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from DEL to RUH, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DEL to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that take off from Indira Gandhi International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Indira Gandhi International Airport from central New Delhi, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Follow your own route with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
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 Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Lock in your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DEL to RUH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in the area.
