Cheap Flights from Cologne (CGN) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cologne to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in June.

Cologne to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cologne to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Cologne to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$450
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Cologne to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cologne to Riyadh is $450. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Cologne to Riyadh. But we found flights with one or more stops from $450.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Cologne to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Riyadh is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Riyadh Airport on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Cologne Airport and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Flying from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Riyadh is two hours ahead of Cologne and follows the UTC+3 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your CGN to RUH flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CGN and RUH:

    • Vienna International Airport

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • Cairo International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • Currently, $228 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $450. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from CGN to RUH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to RUH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

  • Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

  • 74.45% of flights taking off from Cologne Bonn Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Cologne Bonn Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cologne. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CGN:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Riyadh in April.

  • The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to RUH in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Want to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then make your way to Al Kharj. Another worthwhile stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.

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