Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
Stockholm is two hours behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RUH to ARN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and ARN:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Frederic Chopin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight is ج.م. 5,240. A return ticket is currently ج.م. 11,105. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RUH to ARN if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from RUH to ARN is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider booking a hotel near ARN if you're on a late King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Stockholm Arlanda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Europcar or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Stockholm and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport to central Stockholm has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It'll take around 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
June is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Stockholm in January.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for July if you'd like to go to Stockholm during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to ARN in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be discovered after you've seen Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm, Sollentuna is another favourite stop in Sweden. Experience major highlights starting with Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.