Flying from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Brussels has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL).
King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. The city runs on the UTC+3 timezone and is two hours ahead of Brussels.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Brussels to RUH.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to RUH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
BRU is around 14 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your vacation? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Brussels Airport, 71.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Brussels to RUH flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 71.71%.
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Arriving on a late flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a hotel near RUH. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel will have you in snooze mode sooner.
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Brussels to King Khaled International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
C$144 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start from C$263. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to RUH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Brussels to King Khaled International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). July is the peak month for travel to Riyadh. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
Lock in a Brussels to RUH flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Riyadh
After booking your flight from Brussels to King Khaled International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riyadh:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Masmak Citadel are essential stops on your Riyadh itinerary.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to loads of other interesting places waiting to be uncovered, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, swing by popular sights like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're there.
Next stop? Head off for Sājir. It's around 209 kilometres west of Riyadh and boasts highlights like Yousef Al Harbi Museum.