Flying from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
Minneapolis's main base, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport (RUH).
Riyadh is eight hours ahead of Minneapolis. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Minneapolis to RUH, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Minneapolis to RUH leaving from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
MSP is about 21 kilometres from central Minneapolis. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Arriving on a late flight from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport? Grab your luggage and head straight to the comfort of a hotel near RUH. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel will have you in bed before you know it.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport is ج.م. 34,613. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 62,302. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Minneapolis to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport ticket.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Plan your visit to Riyadh in April for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Book your Minneapolis to RUH flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Riyadh
Start your Riyadh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to King Khaled International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Boulevard Riyadh City and Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Riyadh travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Masmak Citadel.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Extend your Saudi Arabia adventure with a visit to Al Kharj, located about 153 kilometres south-east of Riyadh. From Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque to other top attractions, there's no shortage of things to put on your to-do list.
Any trip to Saudi Arabia isn't complete without visiting Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is among the highlights in this destination, which is about 209 kilometres west of Riyadh.
