Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is eight hours behind Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to IAD start from 08:10 — the first with Saudia. The latest departure is at 08:50 with Saudia. In total, there are three weekly Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your RUH to IAD flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Washington DC (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Saudia.
With a reliable 88.46% of services arriving as planned, Saudia has the best on-time record for RUH to IAD flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RUH and IAD include:
Jeddah Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,519. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 2,173. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RUH to IAD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RUH to IAD.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights leaving Riyadh Airport land at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from RUH.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport? Consider Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Get a good night's rest here before heading to RUH.
Arriving at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
Reserve a hotel near IAD if you're taking a late Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Washington Dulles Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Washington DC in February.
Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Washington Dulles Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
