Cheap flights from Seoul to Riyadh from £438

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Mon, May 25
Seoul ICNRiyadh RUH
£438
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Wed, May 27
Seoul ICNRiyadh RUH
£444
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Tue, May 26
Seoul ICNRiyadh RUH
£444
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Mon, May 25
Seoul ICNRiyadh RUH
£444
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Thu, May 28
Seoul ICNRiyadh RUH
£454
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Wed, May 27
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£457
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Wed, May 27 – Mon, Jun 1
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Tue, May 26 – Sun, May 31
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£751
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
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Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£438

Cheapest round-trip

£691

Average round-trip

£864

Most popular airline

Etihad 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
Incheon International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo
Air BusanABLBXYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes

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
Travelers usually depart from Incheon International, or Gimpo International when they travel from Seoul to Riyadh. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Jeju Air, Air Busan, and China Eastern Airlines. Seoul and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.
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 Seoul?
Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Cheongju International, Daegu International, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju, Gunsan.
Which airlines fly between Seoul and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Riyadh with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Jeju Air, Air Busan, China Eastern Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Seoul and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Seoul 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 Seoul and Riyadh?
Traveling between Seoul 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 Seoul?
There are a number of airports in and around Seoul. The main one is Incheon International and other nearby airports include Cheongju International, Daegu International, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju, Gunsan
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul 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 Seoul, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Riyadh arrive?
What time do flights between Seoul and Riyadh depart?
What time do flights between Seoul and Riyadh arrive?

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