Travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Rome and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 16:10.
Leave plenty of time to catch your FCO to RUH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Saudia is your ticket to exploring Riyadh (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport offered by this carrier.
Saudia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 80.7% of services landing on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating FCO to RUH flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between FCO and RUH:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Currently, Rs40,311 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs94,032. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FCO to RUH.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
78% of flights that take off from Rome Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Rome to Rome Fiumicino Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to FCO? If you're boarding an early flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Once your Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has landed, relax and unwind at a hotel close by. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfortable option that's not too far from RUH.
Grab a Riyadh 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from FCO to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to explore other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its top attractions. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Thinking about other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Head 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is one of the highlights in the area.