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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

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
25 Apr
30°C23°C
2 May
36°C25°C
Sunday
26 Apr
35°C21°C
3 May
37°C25°C
Monday
27 Apr
37°C24°C
4 May
39°C28°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
84%
37°C28°C
5 May
39°C28°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
37°C27°C
6 May
41°C29°C
Thursday
30 Apr
38°C25°C
7 May
40°C29°C
Friday
1 May
36°C25°C
8 May
37°C28°C

Frequently asked questions

What airports are near Upington?
The main airport in Upington is Upington. It is also served by Sishen, Upington.
When’s the best time to travel between Upington and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Upington 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 Upington and Riyadh?
Traveling between Upington 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 Upington?
There are a number of airports in and around Upington. The main one is Upington and other nearby airports include Sishen, Upington
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Upington 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 Upington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Upington 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 Upington 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 Upington, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do flights between Upington 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.

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