Travelling from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Giza and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Each week, there are five Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 14:05 flynas flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 14:50 with flynas.
Give yourself enough time to make your SPX to RUH flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flynas offers direct flights from Sphinx 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 you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with flynas on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers SPX to RUH flights is flynas. Its services arrive without delay 72.73% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SPX and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, ر.ق. 279 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 612. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SPX to RUH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from SPX to RUH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
When it comes to Sphinx International Airport's on-time performance, 69.92% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Sphinx International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Giza. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your flight from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick ride from SPX, stay at Prime Select West Sodic and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you have a late Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Riyadh in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from Sphinx International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SPX to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another place to check out during your Saudi Arabia trip. Head to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.
