Flying from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 5 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh two hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
You can take your pick of 13 weekly Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your HYD to RUH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can fly nonstop to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
With an impressive 88.1% of services arriving as scheduled, Flynas has the best on-time performance for HYD to RUH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between HYD and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
Muscat Airport
Handy information about Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
72% of flights that take off from Hyderabad Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Hyderabad to Hyderabad Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HYD? If you're catching an early flight from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider checking in to Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's a short drive from RUH and a comfortable option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Riyadh Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Hyderabad Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HYD 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 other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its popular sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Al Kharj is another place you shouldn't miss during your Saudi Arabia trip. Head to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.