Travelling from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is one hour ahead of Beirut.
Choose from 24 weekly Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Middle East Airlines is the earliest you can take. Middle East Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:30.
To ensure you catch your BEY to RUH flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Middle East Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Middle East Airlines.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that operates BEY to RUH flights, with 66.36% of its services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between BEY and RUH:
King Fahd International Airport
Queen Alia International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
R 2,650 is currently the best price for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,964. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from BEY to RUH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
When it comes to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport from central Beirut, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BEY:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to the centre of Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BEY to RUH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Always wanted to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.