Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport take 1 hour 5 minutes. Gassim and Riyadh are in the same timezone (UTC+3), meaning you won't need to change your watch once you land.
Every week, there are 26 flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. If you want to be on board as soon as possible, select the 09:15 Saudia flight. If you're keen to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from RUH to ELQ is 22:25 with Saudia.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring Gassim (and perhaps some other great corners of Saudi Arabia!). Choose from the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport offered by this carrier.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and ELQ:
Bahrain International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
When flying within Saudi Arabia, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've booked your cheap ticket from RUH to ELQ, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Rs21,905 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Return flights start from Rs39,286. These prices may change depending on availability.
To snag cheap flights from RUH to ELQ, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 33 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RUH? If you're on an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Getting from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Gassim
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to the centre of Gassim takes about 27 minutes in a car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
When to fly to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Gassim. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Gassim, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC to 45ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to ELQ in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 22ºC then.
More about Gassim
After locking in your flights from RUH to ELQ, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Gassim. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Buraydah Museum and Buraidah Museum are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Gassim must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to كراج ومنتجع OSM7.
Complete your Gassim trip with hotels and a car rental
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