Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Around 14 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is seven hours behind Riyadh.
Each week, there are four King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, pick the 08:50 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 09:10 with Saudia.
To ensure you get on your RUH to IAD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Saudia is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates RUH to IAD flights, with 72.0% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and IAD:
Cairo International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
ج.م. 20,550 is currently the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 28,497. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to IAD by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RUH.
King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and explore beyond Washington DC's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RUH to IAD sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another favourite destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
