Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary is nine hours behind Riyadh and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RUH to YYC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and YYC include:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Right now, R 7,496 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 16,656. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to YYC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RUH to YYC.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes around 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RUH:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
If you're coming in on a late King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YYC:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Calgary. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Calgary International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Calgary, with temperatures ranging from 8ºC (46ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to YYC around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its top sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Kelowna is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 402 kilometres west of Calgary. No journey is complete without dropping by Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.
