Cheap flights from Heraklion to Riyadh from £249

Cheap flights from Heraklion to Riyadh from £249

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Sat, Jun 6
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£249
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Sat, Jun 6
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£274
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 5
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£297
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 8
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£313
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Fri, Jun 5
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£355
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Fri, Jun 5
Heraklion HERRiyadh RUH
£366
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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£590
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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£599
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Mon, Jun 8 – Sat, Jun 13
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Fri, Jun 5 – Mon, Jun 8
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£249

Cheapest round-trip

£588

Average round-trip

£654

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Aegean

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

single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

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
Heraklion International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
399
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Heraklion to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
flynasKNEXYYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
16 May
41°C28°C
23 May
43°C30°C
Sunday
17 May
35°C25°C
24 May
44°C32°C
Monday
18 May
38°C25°C
25 May
42°C30°C
Tuesday
19 May
41°C30°C
26 May
40°C27°C
Wednesday
20 May
42°C30°C
27 May
40°C27°C
Thursday
21 May
43°C29°C
28 May
42°C28°C
Friday
22 May
44°C32°C
29 May
43°C29°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aegean, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, flynas, and Qatar Airways. Heraklion and Riyadh have 399 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Heraklion?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Heraklion and London, Manchester, Athens, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Tirana, Edinburgh, Thessaloniki, Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Paris, Zürich, Bucharest, Istanbul, Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Larnaca, Warsaw, Rome.
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 Heraklion?
The main airport in Heraklion is Heraklion International. It is also served by Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public.
Which airlines fly between Heraklion and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Heraklion and Riyadh with Aegean, SKY express, Turkish Airlines, flynas, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Heraklion and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Heraklion 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 Heraklion and Riyadh?
Traveling between Heraklion 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 Heraklion?
There are a number of airports in and around Heraklion. The main one is Heraklion International and other nearby airports include Santorini (Thira) National, Heraklion International, Chania International, Sitia Public
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion 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 Heraklion, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Heraklion 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 Heraklion and Riyadh depart?
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