Travelling from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
Riyadh is one hour ahead of Athens and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Choose from six weekly Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 07:50 departure with Aegean Airlines is the earliest flight available. Aegean Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:10.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
With 75.76% of its services landing as planned, Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to RUH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ATH and RUH include:
Cairo International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is C$177. A round-trip fare right now is C$362. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ATH to RUH.
The cheapest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ATH to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, data shows 77.19% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport from central Athens, it takes about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ATH:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're landing on a late Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Go where the road takes you with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and see more of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Riyadh in April.
Lock in your flight from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ATH to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another place to check out during your time in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to visit highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.