Cheap flights from Bujumbura to Riyadh from £448

Cheap flights from Bujumbura to Riyadh from £448

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Sat, Aug 8
Bujumbura BJMRiyadh RUH
£448
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Fri, Aug 7
Bujumbura BJMRiyadh RUH
£450
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Thu, Aug 6
Bujumbura BJMRiyadh RUH
£475
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Tue, Aug 4
Bujumbura BJMRiyadh RUH
£475
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Sat, Aug 8
Bujumbura BJMRiyadh RUH
£492
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Thu, Aug 6
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Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
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£824
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Sat, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 14
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
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Thu, Aug 6 – Wed, Aug 12
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Sat, Aug 8 – Fri, Aug 14
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£448

Cheapest round-trip

£824

Average round-trip

£1,162

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located approximately 35 km north of the city center. The airport is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Riyadh Metro, public buses operated by SAPTCO, taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-60 min

SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Riyadh

Depart from
Bujumbura International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
245
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Bujumbura to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
flynasKNEXYYes
RwandairRWDWBYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Riyadh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C9°C
February23°C12°C
March28°C16°C
April33°C21°C
May38°C26°C
June41°C28°C
July43°C29°C
August42°C29°C
September39°C26°C
October34°C21°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
43°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
358
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
44°C31°C
25 Jul
45°C34°C
Sunday
19 Jul
45°C32°C
26 Jul
45°C33°C
Monday
20 Jul
46°C32°C
27 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
45°C32°C
28 Jul
45°C31°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
46°C34°C
29 Jul
46°C31°C
Thursday
23 Jul
47°C35°C
30 Jul
45°C30°C
Friday
24 Jul
46°C33°C
31 Jul
43°C29°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, flynas, Rwandair, and Fly Dubai. Bujumbura and Riyadh have 245 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Bujumbura?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bujumbura and Nairobi, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Mombasa, Tbilisi, Entebbe, Minneapolis, Seoul, Muscat, Zanzibar, Addis Ababa, Brisbane, Sydney, Dnipro, Las Vegas, Hartford, Toulouse, Madrid, Sioux Falls, Amman.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila.
What airports are near Bujumbura?
The main airport in Bujumbura is Bujumbura International. It is also served by Bujumbura International, Kigoma, Kamembe.
Which airlines fly between Bujumbura and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Bujumbura and Riyadh with Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, flynas, Rwandair, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Bujumbura and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bujumbura and Riyadh, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Bujumbura and Riyadh?
Traveling between Bujumbura and Riyadh, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Bujumbura?
There are a number of airports in and around Bujumbura. The main one is Bujumbura International and other nearby airports include Bujumbura International, Kigoma, Kamembe
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bujumbura and Riyadh depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Bujumbura, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bujumbura and Riyadh arrive?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.
What time do flights between Bujumbura and Riyadh depart?
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