Travelling from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Alexandria and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from HBE to RUH start at 00:00 — the first with Air Arabia Egypt. The latest departure is at 22:40 with Saudia. In total, you can choose from 14 weekly Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your HBE to RUH flight. Generally, it's best to 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 than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport, so jetting off to Riyadh (and then seeing more parts of Saudi Arabia!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air Arabia Egypt on this route.
Saudia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HBE to RUH flights, with 95.35% of services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HBE and RUH:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Right now, Rs26,453 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs54,200. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HBE to RUH, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Borg El Arab Airport (HBE)
75.72% of flights that take off from Borg El Arab Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Alexandria to Borg El Arab Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
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Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're arriving on a late Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near RUH:
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Reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead 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 Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riyadh in April.
When booking your flight from Borg El Arab Airport to King Khaled International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HBE to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other notable places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set out 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is a highlight in this area.