Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Riyadh Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh 11 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your SEA to RUH flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Riyadh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SEA and RUH include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from SEA.
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SEA. Whether you're taking an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Riyadh Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Hop off your Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Riyadh Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a convenient option a short journey from RUH, unpack your bags at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel.
Grab a Riyadh Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Homes are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Riyadh Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Riyadh Airport (RUH)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Riyadh Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Riyadh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SEA to RUH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Riyadh. Around 386 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Ithra, Adventure World and Al Bayan Mosque.
Eager to see King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque? Then travel to Al Kharj. Another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.