Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharurah Airport (SHW): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
Take your pick of 18 weekly King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport flights. The 06:15 departure with Saudia is the earliest available. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RUH to SHW flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Saudia has direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Al Wuday`ah — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if your schedule allows.
Saudia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier offering RUH to SHW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RUH and SHW:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Taif Airport
Abha Regional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Sharurah Airport (SHW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport flight is R 2,061. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,170. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RUH to SHW.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Finding cheap flights from RUH to SHW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RUH touch down on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sharurah Airport (SHW)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SHW instead:
Getting from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to central Al Wuday`ah
From Sharurah Airport, Al Wuday`ah is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Sharurah Airport (SHW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Al Wuday`ah. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Al Wuday`ah is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Sharurah Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to SHW in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Extend your Saudi Arabia adventure with a visit to Khamis Mushait, located around 483 kilometres west of Al Wuday`ah. حديقة روضان السليل is just one of the popular attractions to discover here.
Your trip through Saudi Arabia isn't complete without visiting Şabyā. Jizan Museum is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 483 kilometres west of Al Wuday`ah.
