Flying from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Basel.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your BSL to RUH flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BSL and RUH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport flight is ج.م. 4,524. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 9,639. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BSL to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from BSL to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of EuroAirport Swiss, 76.48% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
EuroAirport Swiss is about 6 kilometres from central Basel. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BSL? If you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're landing on a late EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RUH:
Hit the road running by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Riyadh and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your flights from EuroAirport Swiss to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BSL to RUH in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia you should also see. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head on over to this destination, located about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.
