Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Riyadh and Gassim are in the same timezone, UTC+3.
Every week, there are 26 King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as early as possible, pick the 09:15 Saudia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:40 with Saudia.
To ensure you get on your RUH to ELQ flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring Gassim (and maybe even some other great parts of Saudi Arabia!). Check out the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Saudia is the most punctual carrier that offers RUH to ELQ flights. An impressive 95.87% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RUH and ELQ:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Bahrain International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
R 1,155 is the lowest price for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight. Return flights start at R 2,887. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from RUH to ELQ by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
86.76% of flights leaving King Khaled International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of RUH.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you have an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
Set yourself up with a Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport rental car from leading companies like Budget or Enterprise. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Gassim and check out places that don't make every guidebook.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to central Gassim
Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to the centre of Gassim has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
January is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Gassim in April.
The warmest month in Gassim is July, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 45ºC (113ºF). Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to ELQ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored once you've seen Gassim. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Want ideas for other great places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Head 467 kilometres south-east of Gassim to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is just one of the highlights in the area.
