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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.R 3,978 per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,978, select.
Riyadh.R 4,154 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,154, select.
Riyadh.R 4,306 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,306, select.
Riyadh.R 4,334 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,334, select.
Riyadh.R 4,338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,338, select.
Riyadh.R 4,390 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,390, select.
Riyadh.R 4,476 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,476, select.
Riyadh.R 4,529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,529, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in October.
Sep
from R 4,529
Oct
from R 3,978
Nov
from R 4,154
Dec
from R 4,390
Jan
from R 4,338
Feb
from R 4,306
Mar
from R 4,334
Apr
from R 4,476
May
from R 4,637
Jun
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Aug
from R 5,706

Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,978
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh is R 7,702. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 7,702.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur International to Riyadh is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Riyadh Airport on Monday, 17 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 55 minutes.

  • The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is five hours behind Kuala Lumpur.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your KUL to RUH flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Saudia offers direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.

  • Saudia is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between KUL and RUH:

    • Sharjah International Airport

    • Bandaranaike International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • Currently, R 3,978 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,702. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from KUL to RUH by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • April is the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KUL to RUH by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Kuala Lumpur International Airport, data shows 58.65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport from central Kuala Lumpur, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 64 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 4 hours 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to KUL:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • If you're landing on a late Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near RUH:

  • Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your trip.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Riyadh in April.

  • When booking your flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 44ºC (111ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KUL to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in 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.

  • Al Kharj is another great place to check out during your time in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Kuala Lumpur to Riyadh

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