Traveling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 2 hours 40 minutes.
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Cairo and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from CAI to RUH start at 00:30 — the earliest with Saudia. The last service of the day is at 23:45 with EgyptAir. In total, you can choose from 180 weekly Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Your CAI to RUH flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
There are plenty of direct flights from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, so getting to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is simple. Popular airlines that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Arabia Egypt.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers CAI to RUH flights. An impressive 87.45% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CAI and RUH include:
Mubarak International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
$61 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $129. These fares may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CAI to RUH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from CAI to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on schedule at their destination.
Cairo International Airport is around 13 miles from central Cairo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CAI:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you have a late Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near RUH:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Cairo International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 79ºF and 111ºF.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CAI to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 45ºF and 73ºF then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 240 miles north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Ever wanted to explore Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 85 miles south-east of Riyadh.
