Travelling from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport is 8 hours.
Riyadh is four hours behind Phuket and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your HKT to RUH flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Riyadh (and then seeing more of Saudi Arabia!) is easy with Saudia. This popular carrier has direct flights from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Saudia on this route.
Saudia stands out as the most punctual carrier for HKT to RUH flights, with 95.45% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between HKT and RUH:
Dubai Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
$295 is the best price for a one-way Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. Return flights start from $541. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from HKT to RUH by booking at least five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKT to RUH.
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Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
73% of flights taking off from Phuket Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Phuket to Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HKT:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Consider staying at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel after your Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport flight. It's a short drive from RUH and a great option if you'd like to get some sleep right away.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Homes are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Riyadh Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
Riyadh Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Riyadh based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Phuket Airport to Riyadh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to RUH sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 386 kilometres north-east to Dammam to tick off its leading sights. From Ithra to Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Want ideas for other great places to go in Saudi Arabia? Journey 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque is one of the highlights in this area.