Flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Doha and Riyadh share the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Every week, there are 435 Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. To take off early, pick the 01:20 Qatar Airways flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:30 with Qatar Airways.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your DOH to RUH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, so jetting off to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Qatar Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Saudia ranks as the leading on-time carrier for DOH to RUH flights, with 95.71% of its services arriving as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DOH and RUH:
Bahrain International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Kuwait International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Currently, Rs22,922 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs48,178. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DOH to RUH.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DOH to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Hamad International Airport (DOH)
83.59% of flights leaving Hamad International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of DOH.
Hamad International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Doha. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DOH:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're arriving on a late Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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 get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Hamad International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DOH to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Riyadh, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to check off its top attractions. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, your itinerary will be busy.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your time in Saudi Arabia. Journey to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, for highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.