Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Atlanta's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Atlanta seven hours behind Riyadh.
Your RUH to ATL flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RUH and ATL:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
At the moment, R 9,034 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 12,557. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RUH to ATL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that depart RUH land on time.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RUH? If you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you have a late King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near ATL:
Pick up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car and explore Atlanta and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Atlanta in February.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to ATL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
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