Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Neom Bay Airport (NUM): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport.
Riyadh and Neom are in the UTC+3 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 12 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight you can take. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 21:00.
Your RUH to NUM flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to 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 during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Saudia has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Neom — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Saudia ranks as the top on-time carrier for RUH to NUM flights, with 94.2% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and NUM include:
King Fahd International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Neom Bay Airport (NUM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport flight is R 3,599. A return plane ticket right now is R 7,568. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to NUM, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to NUM.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from RUH.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Getting from Neom Bay Airport (NUM) to central Neom
Neom Bay Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Neom. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Neom Bay Airport (NUM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Neom. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Neom is August, with the temperature ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Neom Bay Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to NUM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Neom, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Journey around 402 kilometres north-east to Ţubarjal to tick off its must-visit sights. From Eid prayer Btabrgel to Municipal Collector and Tabarjal public garden for families, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Umluj is another well-known destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 386 kilometres south-east of Neom. No journey is complete without a visit to مسجد عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه, مسجد وصيل معتق السميري and Sheikh Hosni Hashem Mosque.