Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Barcelona.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BCN to RUH flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with Saudia. This popular airline offers direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Saudia.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and RUH include:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Cairo Airport
Amman Queen Alia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport flight is $233. A return fare right now is $535. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to RUH. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to RUH.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BCN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Barcelona Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Step off your Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option that's not too far from RUH, stay at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Pick up a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Homes are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Riyadh. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Book your flights from Barcelona Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to RUH in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've done Riyadh, now it's time to discover more of Saudi Arabia. Journey around 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its top sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Al Kharj is another place worth exploring during your travels in Saudi Arabia. Head to this destination, which is roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh, to take in highlights like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.