Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL): what you need to know
Sylhet's timezone is UTC+6, making Sylhet three hours ahead of Riyadh.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RUH to ZYL flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and ZYL:
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport flight is ج.م. 8,334. A return plane ticket is currently ج.م. 25,542. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to ZYL, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights departing from King Khaled International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from RUH.
King Khaled International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
Reserve a hotel close to ZYL if you're taking a late King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Osmani International Airport (ZYL) to central Sylhet
Osmani International Airport to central Sylhet has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Sylhet in February.
Before locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Osmani International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Sylhet, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RUH to ZYL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Bangladesh
Dhaka is just one of the many cities in Bangladesh waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sylhet. Around 209 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include National Parliament House, Dhakeshwari Temple and Bangladesh National Museum.
If there's time to check out another corner of Bangladesh, head for Chittagong, about 290 kilometres south of Sylhet. Foy's Lake, Patenga Beach and Paharika Jame Mosque are key reasons to visit.
