Flying from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Reykjavik: what you need to know
The timezone in Reykjavik is UTC+0. The city is three hours behind Riyadh, where Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located.
For a relaxed start to your RUH to Reykjavik flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as January, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from RUH to Reykjavik, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Riyadh, RUH can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik? Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are near RUH. They're a particularly great option if you're taking off early.
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that depart RUH arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Reykjavik
R 4,745 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 8,915. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from RUH to Reykjavik, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Landing cheap tickets from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to access the best prices throughout the month and walk away with an awesome deal.
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Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport (KEF)
Keflavik Airport (KEF) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Reykjavik. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near KEF:
Booking your vehicle from Keflavik Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from RUH to Reykjavik can help you get the best possible rate.
Reykjavik Airport (RKV)
After your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 10 minutes by car. Central Reykjavik is roughly 2 kilometres from Reykjavik Airport (RKV).
The trip will take about 20 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near RKV. Unwind and get cosy after your RUH to Reykjavik flight at one of these well-located options:
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride three weeks before your arrival at RKV can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Reykjavik
August is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik. To skip the crowds, visit Reykjavik in January.
The warmest month in Reykjavik is July, with temperatures ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Lock in your Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from RUH to Reykjavik around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Reykjavik
Start your Reykjavik trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport to Reykjavik, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Harpa and The Northern Light Centre are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Reykjavik must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sun Voyager.
Explore more of Iceland
Akureyri is just one of the many cities in Iceland waiting to be discovered after you've seen Reykjavik. Around 241 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Kjarnaskógur, Nordurslod - Into the Arctic and Regnbogastiginn.
Around 121 kilometres southeast of Reykjavik, Vestmannaeyjar is another favourite stop in Iceland. No visit is complete without checking out Puffins of Westman Isles, Heimaey Island, Vestmanna Islands and Heimaklettur.