Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh is two hours 30 minutes behind Chennai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Your MAA to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAA and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is Rs38,641. A round-trip fare right now is Rs72,877. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MAA to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MAA to RUH.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
76.04% of flights departing from Chennai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Chennai Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MAA:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Book a hotel close to RUH if you have a late Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest 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 most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.
When reserving your flight from Chennai Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAA to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its top attractions. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your time in Saudi Arabia. Make your way to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.