Flying from Stansted Airport (STN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your STN to RUH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between STN and RUH:
Vienna International Airport
Cote D'Azur Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Rs41,484 is the best price for a one-way Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs77,253. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from STN to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of the flights that depart from Stansted Airport, 64.73% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Stansted Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're landing on a late Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near RUH:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap tickets from STN to RUH sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Always wanted to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.