Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh from £341

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Riyadh from £341

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Fri, May 29
Johannesburg JNBRiyadh RUH
£341
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Wed, May 27
Johannesburg JNBRiyadh RUH
£402
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Mon, May 25
Johannesburg JNBRiyadh RUH
£402
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Wed, May 27
Johannesburg JNBRiyadh RUH
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Wed, May 27
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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£574
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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£575
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Fri, May 29 – Wed, Jun 3
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£687
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£715
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£341

Cheapest round-trip

£574

Average round-trip

£991

Most popular airline

South African Airways

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
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
South African AirwaysSAASANo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
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
9 May
35°C25°C
16 May
40°C29°C
Sunday
10 May
36°C25°C
17 May
42°C29°C
Monday
11 May
40°C28°C
18 May
44°C32°C
Tuesday
12 May
41°C30°C
19 May
44°C32°C
Wednesday
13 May
40°C30°C
20 May
37°C27°C
Thursday
14 May
40°C29°C
21 May
38°C26°C
Friday
15 May
40°C28°C
22 May
42°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Riyadh. The most popular airlines for this route are South African Airways, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Fly Safair, and Qatar Airways. Johannesburg and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
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 airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Riyadh with South African Airways, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Fly Safair, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg and Riyadh?
Traveling between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Riyadh arrive?

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