Travelling from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours.
Riyadh is one hour 30 minutes behind Kabul and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your KBL to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Kam Air offers direct flights from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Kam Air.
Kam Air is the most punctual carrier that offers KBL to RUH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KBL and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kabul International Airport (KBL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, $497 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $930. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from KBL to RUH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from KBL to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Kabul International Airport (KBL)
When it comes to Kabul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.66% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Kabul International Airport from central Kabul, it takes around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 2 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy place to stay before your flight from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Kabul Star Hotel & Restaurant and Orhan Apartment are close to KBL. They're a particularly good choice if you're taking off early.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you have a late Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near RUH:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Kabul International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KBL to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Searching for other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Set out 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is a highlight in this area.