Flying from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Riyadh is two hours ahead of Nice and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
Your NCE to RUH flight 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 travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Riyadh (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular airline has direct flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCE and RUH:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Geneve Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, R 2,397 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,919. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from NCE to RUH, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cote D'Azur Airport, data shows 74.5% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Cote D'Azur Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Nice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near NCE:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Consider staying in a hotel near RUH if you're catching a late Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.
Reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 drive to the centre.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Riyadh in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCE to RUH sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to discover highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.