Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
5 hours 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Vienna is 2 hours behind Riyadh and operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
For the first departure, take the 05:05 flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you want to jet off later, the latest flight departs at 18:45. With 4 flights each week from RUH to VIE, you can select the timing that works best for you.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is simple with Saudia. This popular carrier runs direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RUH and VIE are:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Austria, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from RUH to VIE.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
C$127 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. A return flight starts at C$319. These fares can change based on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from RUH to VIE, reserve your journey 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from RUH to VIE. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll update you as soon as the price changes.
Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 33 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near RUH. Whether you're on an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel near VIE if you're catching a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the center of Vienna. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It takes roughly 58 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RUH to VIE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the best stays in Vienna right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from RUH to VIE:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera are popular attractions which should be on every Vienna itinerary.
Complete your Vienna trip with hotels and a car rental
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