Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 45 minutes.
Vienna is two hours behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Getting to Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Saudia on this route.
Saudia ranks as the top on-time carrier for RUH to VIE flights, with 88.89% of services arriving on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RUH and VIE include:
Athens International Airport
Istanbul Sabiha Airport
Cairo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
R 2,810 is the best price for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,778. These prices can change based on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to VIE, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to VIE.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Riyadh to Riyadh Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short ride from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel close to VIE if you have a late Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Vienna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and find adventure across Vienna and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Vienna Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RUH to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to discover other parts of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its leading attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).