Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Assiut Airport (ATZ): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Assiut is one hour behind Riyadh and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Each week, there are three King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, go for the 02:25 Air Cairo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:00 with Air Cairo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RUH to ATZ flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Traveling to Assiut (and then exploring more of Egypt!) is a cinch with Air Cairo. This popular carrier has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Cairo on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RUH and ATZ:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Assiut Airport (ATZ)
$118 is the best price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport flight. A return flight starts at $221. These fares can change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to ATZ by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH land on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 25 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Getting from Assiut Airport (ATZ) to central Assiut
Assiut Airport is approximately 19 miles from the center of Assiut. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Assiut Airport (ATZ)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Assiut. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Assiut is July, with the temperature ranging between 73ºF and 108ºF. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Assiut Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 43ºF and 73ºF. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ATZ around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Assiut. Around 200 miles away to the north, its top attractions include giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili.
Around 290 miles north of Assiut, Alexandria is another essential stop in Egypt. Start your sightseeing at Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.