Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh three hours ahead of Birmingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BHX to RUH flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BHX and RUH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $324 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $653. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BHX to RUH.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
65.48% of flights that depart Birmingham International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Birmingham International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Travel at your own pace with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHX to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Eager to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another favourite destination in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.