Travelling from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Yanbu.
Choose from 12 weekly Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport flights. The 06:20 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 20:40.
Leave plenty of time to make your YNB to RUH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Saudia.
With an impressive 81.73% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering YNB to RUH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Right now, Rs41,482 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs69,850. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YNB to RUH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Yanbu Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart YNB land on time.
Yanbu Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Yanbu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YNB? If you're boarding an early flight from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Once your Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has arrived, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a comfy option within easy reach of RUH.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Riyadh Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Yanbu Airport to Riyadh Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YNB to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Want to visit King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then head toward Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.
