Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Tokyo: what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9. The city is 6 hours ahead of Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from RUH to Tokyo, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing flights from RUH to Tokyo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Saudi Arabia, you'll need an embassy visa to enter Japan. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
To reach RUH from central Riyadh, it takes about 33 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo is C$469. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$814. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RUH to Tokyo. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is roughly 64 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. Following your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 58 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from RUH to Tokyo, kick back at a hotel near NRT. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Tokyo
June is the busiest month to board a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Tokyo, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from RUH to Tokyo in February when temperatures average between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Tokyo right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Tokyo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are major attractions which should feature on any good Tokyo itinerary.
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