Traveling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Flying during a popular month like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CPT and RUH are:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from CPT to RUH.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
C$572 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. A return flight starts at C$1,021. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from CPT to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flight tickets from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
To reach Cape Town International Airport from central Cape Town, it'll take around 21 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town 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 hotels near CPT:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near RUH:
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 33 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riyadh in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to RUH in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC then.
More about Riyadh
Start your Riyadh trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from CPT to RUH, browse our accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Riyadh itinerary.
Complete your Riyadh trip with hotels and a car rental
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