Travelling from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Riyadh is two hours behind Karachi and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Flights from KHI to RUH start at 05:50 — the first with flynas. The last service of the day is at 13:50 with Saudia. Overall, you can take your pick of ten weekly Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your KHI to RUH flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier operating KHI to RUH flights. An exceptional 95.08% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between KHI and RUH include:
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Currently, R 2,371 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,880. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from KHI to RUH, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KHI to RUH.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
When it comes to Jinnah International Airport's on-time performance, 73.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Jinnah International Airport from central Karachi, it takes about 55 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near KHI:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Hit the road running 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.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Jinnah International Airport to King Khaled International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Jinnah International 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 (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KHI to RUH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Eager to explore Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.