Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Riyadh.
Flights from RUH to CDG start at 02:00 — the first with Saudia. The latest departure is at 02:05 with Saudia. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RUH to CDG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Saudia has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Paris — and maybe even more of France if your schedule allows.
Saudia tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 84.75% of services arriving on schedule, Saudia has the best on-time performance for RUH to CDG flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and CDG:
Cote D'Azur Airport
Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Right now, R 2,245 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,554. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from RUH to CDG by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH reach their destination without delay.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near RUH. Whether you have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider booking a hotel close to CDG if you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and discover more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Paris. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Paris. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport for August if you'd like to explore Paris during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to CDG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of France
Paris is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be explored. About 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another favourite stop in France. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.