Cheap flights from Madrid to Riyadh from £228

Cheap flights from Madrid to Riyadh from £228

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Sun, Jul 5
Madrid MADRiyadh RUH
£228
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Mon, Jul 6
Madrid MADRiyadh RUH
£228
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Tue, Jul 7
Madrid MADRiyadh RUH
£232
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Tue, Jul 7
Madrid MADRiyadh RUH
£232
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Wed, Jul 8
Madrid MADRiyadh RUH
£232
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Tue, Jul 7
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£239
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Thu, Jul 9 – Wed, Jul 15
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£412
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Sun, Jul 5 – Wed, Jul 8
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£425
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Thu, Jul 9 – Wed, Jul 15
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£429
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
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£448
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£228

Cheapest round-trip

£412

Most popular airline

Saudi Arabian 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
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
312
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Madrid to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
flynasKNEXYYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
AegeanAEEA3No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

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
27 Jun
43°C30°C
4 Jul
45°C31°C
Sunday
28 Jun
42°C30°C
5 Jul
45°C32°C
Monday
29 Jun
43°C29°C
6 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
43°C30°C
7 Jul
46°C33°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
43°C31°C
8 Jul
46°C34°C
Thursday
2 Jul
44°C31°C
9 Jul
46°C34°C
Friday
3 Jul
45°C32°C
10 Jul
45°C33°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Iberia Airlines, Aegean, and Turkish Airlines. Madrid and Riyadh have 312 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, Glasgow, Bristol, Tenerife, Belfast, Birmingham, Mexico City, Tel Aviv, Milan, Newcastle upon Tyne, Warsaw, Budapest, Berlin.
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 Madrid?
Madrid is mainly served by Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. But there are other airports nearby, including Torrejon Airport, Cuatro Vientos Airport.
What airports are near Madrid?
The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid, Salamanca.
Which airlines fly between Madrid and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Madrid and Riyadh with Saudi Arabian Airlines, flynas, Iberia Airlines, Aegean, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Madrid and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Madrid 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 Madrid and Riyadh?
Traveling between Madrid 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 Madrid?
There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Valladolid, Salamanca
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid 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 Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Madrid and Riyadh arrive?
What time do flights between Madrid and Riyadh depart?
What time do flights between Madrid and Riyadh arrive?

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