Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh from £405

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Washington, D.C. IADRiyadh RUH
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Washington, D.C. IADRiyadh RUH
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Thu, Jul 30
Washington, D.C. IADRiyadh RUH
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Washington, D.C. IADRiyadh RUH
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
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Washington, D.C. IADRiyadh RUH
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£405

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,115

Cheapest round-trip

£793

Average round-trip

£1,145

Nonstop flights in July

£603 – £603

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10854 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Saudi Arabian Airlines
1---1---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Saudi Arabian Airlines
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
flynasKNEXYYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

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
18 Jul
44°C31°C
25 Jul
45°C34°C
Sunday
19 Jul
45°C32°C
26 Jul
45°C33°C
Monday
20 Jul
46°C32°C
27 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
45°C32°C
28 Jul
45°C31°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
46°C34°C
29 Jul
46°C31°C
Thursday
23 Jul
47°C35°C
30 Jul
45°C30°C
Friday
24 Jul
46°C33°C
31 Jul
43°C29°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh is 10854 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, flynas, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Washington, D.C. and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Riyadh?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh takes around 13 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh is 10854 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Saudi Arabian Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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 Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh with Frontier Airlines, flynas, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. 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.
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