Flying from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 20 minutes.
Riyadh is five hours behind Manila and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
Take your pick of 19 weekly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights. The 11:10 departure with Philippine Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Saudia operates the latest service of the day at 15:40.
Your MNL to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Philippine Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Philippine Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 86.44% of services arriving on schedule, Philippine Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MNL to RUH flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MNL and RUH:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight is R 4,537. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,910. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MNL to RUH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MNL to RUH.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Handy information about Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
70.07% of flights taking off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ninoy Aquino International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Manila. 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.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're getting in on a late Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near RUH:
Travel at your own speed with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience more of Riyadh and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Riyadh. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MNL to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another place worth checking out during your travels through Saudi Arabia. Journey to this destination, which is about 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, for highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.