Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
The timezone in Amritsar is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Riyadh.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to ATQ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RUH and ATQ:
Dubai Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport flight is ر.ق. 412. A return plane ticket is currently ر.ق. 983. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to ATQ if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RUH to ATQ couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ATQ instead:
Getting from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Amritsar. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Amritsar in April.
The warmest month in Amritsar is June, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC and 43ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ATQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Amritsar is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-east of Amritsar, a visit to Delhi will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of India, head for Ludhiana, about 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park are key highlights.
