Cheap flights from Cologne to Riyadh from £257

Cheap flights from Cologne to Riyadh from £257

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1 stop
Wed, Jul 22
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£257
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Thu, Jul 23
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£262
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Thu, Jul 23
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£271
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Sun, Jul 26
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£294
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Wed, Jul 22
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£368
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Fri, Jul 24
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£379
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sun, Jul 26
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£410
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Wed, Jul 22 – Mon, Jul 27
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£416
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Thu, Jul 23 – Sun, Jul 26
Cologne CGNRiyadh RUH
£424
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Thu, Jul 23 – Tue, Jul 28
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£257

Cheapest round-trip

£410

Average round-trip

£559

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

flynas

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
Cologne Bonn Airport
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Cologne to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
flynasKNEXYYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
EurowingsEWGEWNo
AegeanAEEA3No

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
11 Jul
41°C29°C
18 Jul
46°C33°C
Sunday
12 Jul
42°C29°C
19 Jul
47°C33°C
Monday
13 Jul
44°C30°C
20 Jul
48°C34°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
45°C31°C
21 Jul
47°C33°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
45°C31°C
22 Jul
47°C34°C
Thursday
16 Jul
45°C32°C
23 Jul
47°C34°C
Friday
17 Jul
46°C31°C
24 Jul
46°C34°C
The most popular airlines for this route are flynas, Pegasus, Ryanair, Eurowings, and Aegean. Cologne and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Cologne?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cologne and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Istanbul, Amman, Tirana, Tehran, Baku, Vienna, Jeddah, Newcastle upon Tyne, Birmingham, Glasgow, Antalya, Sarajevo, Barcelona, Dubai, Zagreb, Hurghada, Cairo.
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 Cologne?
The main airport in Cologne is Cologne Bonn Airport. It is also served by Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Frankfurt–Hahn, Luxembourg, Dortmund.
Which airlines fly between Cologne and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Cologne and Riyadh with flynas, Pegasus, Ryanair, Eurowings, Aegean.
When’s the best time to travel between Cologne and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cologne 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 Cologne and Riyadh?
Traveling between Cologne 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 Cologne?
There are a number of airports in and around Cologne. The main one is Cologne Bonn Airport and other nearby airports include Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Frankfurt International Airport, Brussels, Brussels South Charleroi, Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Eindhoven, Frankfurt–Hahn, Luxembourg, Dortmund
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cologne 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 Cologne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cologne 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 Cologne and Riyadh depart?
What time do flights between Cologne and Riyadh arrive?

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