Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours.
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Zurich and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from ZRH to RUH start from 15:00 — the earliest with Saudia. The latest departure is at 16:00 with Saudia. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ZRH to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Saudia is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier for ZRH to RUH flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
$148 is the best price for a one-way Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $275. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from ZRH to RUH by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ZRH to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Of all flights leaving Zurich Airport, 69.02% land on time at their destination.
To reach Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near ZRH. Whether you're catching an early flight from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're arriving on a late Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near RUH:
Explore without limits with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and chase adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Riyadh. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Zurich Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Set out 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is a highlight in the area.