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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£169

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£355

Cheapest round-trip

£295

Average round-trip

£354

Nonstop flights in October

£204 – £204

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
Bandaranaike International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
284
Flight distance
4045 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Colombo to Riyadh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
SriLankan Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
SriLankan Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
SriLankan Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
SriLankan Airlines
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Colombo to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
June42°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
10 Oct
36°C27°C
17 Oct
36°C26°C
Sunday
11 Oct
36°C27°C
18 Oct
37°C28°C
Monday
12 Oct
36°C27°C
19 Oct
37°C27°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
36°C27°C
20 Oct
36°C27°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
36°C27°C
21 Oct
36°C26°C
Thursday
15 Oct
35°C27°C
22 Oct
36°C26°C
Friday
16 Oct
36°C27°C
23 Oct
35°C25°C
The distance between Colombo and Riyadh is 4045 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Emirates, and Air Arabia. Colombo and Riyadh have 284 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Riyadh?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Riyadh takes around 5.6 hours.

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Riyadh?

The flight distance between Colombo and Riyadh is 4045 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Riyadh?

Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.

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.

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Riyadh?

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Riyadh with SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Fly Dubai, Emirates, Air Arabia.

When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Riyadh?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo 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 Colombo and Riyadh?

Traveling between Colombo 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.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Riyadh arrive?

What time do flights between Colombo and Riyadh depart?

What time do flights between Colombo and Riyadh arrive?

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