Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Riyadh is two hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
There are four Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport flights each week to choose from.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your BLR to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as November? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air India Express has direct flights from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air India Express on this route.
Air India Express is the most punctual carrier that operates BLR to RUH flights, with 76.19% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BLR and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Sharjah Airport
Muscat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
At the moment, ج.م. 9,256 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 14,318. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BLR to RUH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport.
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Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
You'll find BLR at Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Bengaluru Airport's on-time performance, 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bengaluru to Bengaluru Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BLR:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
After your Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport flight has touched down, relax and unwind at a nearby hotel. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel is a convenient option that's not too far from RUH.
Go where the road takes you with a Riyadh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
Booking your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riyadh in March.
When booking your flight from Bengaluru Airport to Riyadh Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to RUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia you'll want to see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Searching for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Travel 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is just one of the highlights in the area.
