Traveling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes. Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh 2 hours ahead of Nice.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Saudia is your gateway to discovering Riyadh (and perhaps some other great parts of Saudi Arabia!). Browse the direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between NCE and RUH include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change often. Before reserving your cheap ticket from NCE to RUH, check with your carrier and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport is C$200. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$443. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from NCE to RUH.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Nice, Cote D'Azur Airport can be reached in about 13 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 42 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near RUH if you're catching a late flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 33 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 44ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from NCE to RUH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riyadh
As soon as you've locked in your flights from NCE to RUH, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Riyadh. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are top sights which should be on every Riyadh itinerary.
Complete your Riyadh trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to King Khaled International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Riyadh getaway.