Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Philadelphia.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PHL to RUH flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and RUH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Rs144,567 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs282,382. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from PHL to RUH, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at 8500 Essington Ave.
77% of flights taking off from Philadelphia International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider a stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's not too far from RUH and a good choice if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Explore without limits with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riyadh Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Riyadh in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PHL to RUH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its leading attractions. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Searching for other great places to go in Saudi Arabia? Set off 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is among the highlights in the area.
