Flying from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Hamburg. Check out your options leaving from Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) when reserving your flight from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport (RUH).
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Hamburg. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which runs on the UTC+3 timezone.
Your flight from Hamburg to RUH won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Planning to travel during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Hamburg to RUH that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Hamburg Airport (HAM), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HAM and RUH include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Travelling from central Hamburg to HAM takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Hamburg Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the departures from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on schedule at their destination.
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
LBC is around 80 kilometres from central Hamburg. It takes 1 hour or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Hamburg to RUH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Luebeck-Blankensee Airport:
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Touching down on a late flight from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport? Grab your bags and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near RUH. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel will have you turning out the lights sooner.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
R 2,505 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start at R 5,353. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Hamburg to RUH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is when most people book flights from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Visit Riyadh in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Hamburg to RUH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Riyadh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Riyadh right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Hamburg to King Khaled International Airport:
Boulevard Riyadh City and Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Riyadh travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Masmak Citadel.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is home to plenty of other exciting places waiting to be uncovered, such as Al Kharj. Around 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, visit leading attractions like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're here.
Any trip to Saudi Arabia isn't complete without visiting Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 209 kilometres west of Riyadh.