Traveling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA): what you need to know
Hargeisa's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Riyadh.
Leave enough time to catch your RUH to HGA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport. Many passengers pass through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport when flying between RUH and HGA.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport flight is $274. A return ticket is currently $453. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to HGA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RUH to HGA.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city center.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
Step off your King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a comfortable option within easy reach of HGA, stay at Jees Hotel.
Getting from Hargeisa Airport (HGA) to central Hargeisa
Hargeisa Airport is approximately 4 miles from the center of Hargeisa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Hargeisa Airport (HGA)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Hargeisa. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hargeisa Airport for June if you'd like to visit Hargeisa during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 90ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between 54ºF and 79ºF. Search for cheap tickets from RUH to HGA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Somalia
Turn your Somalia trip into a bigger adventure with a visit to Burao, located around 100 miles east of Hargeisa. Burco Central Mosque (Al-Raxma) is just one of the popular attractions to put on your itinerary.
Another worthwhile stop in Somalia, Arabsiyo is around 20 miles west of Hargeisa. Set aside time for highlights including Arwo farms.