Traveling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport take 1 hour 42 minutes. Abha and Riyadh are in the same timezone (UTC+3), which means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
There are 340 flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport every week. Get the 00:00 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you're keen to leave later, the latest flight from RUH to AHB is at 22:15.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Traveling to Abha (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a breeze with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the RUH - AHB route include:
Mubarak International Airport
Sharurah Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa to travel within Saudi Arabia. You will need a valid form of identification though, like an ID card or driver's license. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from RUH to AHB.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport is C$118. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$232. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from RUH to AHB.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 33 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to RUH:
Arriving at Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
Reserve a hotel near AHB if you have a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) to central Abha
From Abha Regional Airport, Abha is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Abha Regional Airport (AHB)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Abha based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Abha Regional Airport for June if you want to go to Abha during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from RUH to AHB in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Abha
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Complete your Abha trip with hotels and a car rental
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