Cheap flights from Lubumbashi to Riyadh from £715

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3 stops
Wed, Jun 10
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£715
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2 stops
Fri, Jun 12
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£728
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Wed, Jun 10
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£739
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Wed, Jun 10
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£754
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Wed, Jun 10
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£766
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Mon, Jun 15
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£804
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Fri, Jun 12 – Wed, Jun 17
Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£1,273
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£1,299
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Wed, Jun 10 – Mon, Jun 15
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£1,367
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Lubumbashi FBMRiyadh RUH
£1,392
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£715

Cheapest round-trip

£1,273

Average round-trip

£1,497

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
Lubumbashi International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
297
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Lubumbashi to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
flynasKNEXYYes
FlyadealFADF3Yes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
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
30 May
41°C28°C
6 Jun
43°C31°C
Sunday
31 May
42°C27°C
7 Jun
44°C31°C
Monday
1 Jun
44°C30°C
8 Jun
44°C32°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
45°C31°C
9 Jun
43°C30°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
45°C32°C
10 Jun
44°C30°C
Thursday
4 Jun
45°C32°C
11 Jun
44°C31°C
Friday
5 Jun
44°C32°C
12 Jun
42°C30°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Flyadeal, Kenya Airways, and Fly Dubai. Lubumbashi and Riyadh have 297 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Lubumbashi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lubumbashi and London, Harare, Johannesburg, Kinshasa, Nairobi, Dubai, Las Vegas, Lusaka, Port-au-Prince, São Paulo, New Delhi, Naples, Nassau, Muscat, Hurghada, Jakarta, Oral, Port of Spain, Jaipur, Melbourne.
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 Lubumbashi?
The main airport in Lubumbashi is Lubumbashi International. It is also served by Lubumbashi International, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Solwezi.
Which airlines fly between Lubumbashi and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Lubumbashi and Riyadh with Ethiopian Airlines, flynas, Flyadeal, Kenya Airways, Fly Dubai.
When’s the best time to travel between Lubumbashi and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi and Riyadh?
Traveling between Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi?
There are a number of airports in and around Lubumbashi. The main one is Lubumbashi International and other nearby airports include Lubumbashi International, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International, Solwezi
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Lubumbashi 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 Lubumbashi and Riyadh depart?
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