Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh is seven hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your EWR to RUH flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EWR and RUH:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
At the moment, £387 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £555. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from EWR to RUH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from EWR to RUH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
Of the flights that depart from Newark Liberty International Airport, 73.3% land on schedule at their destination.
Central New York to Newark Liberty International Airport is around 15 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to EWR? If you're catching an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Book a hotel close to RUH if you're on a late Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and explore beyond Riyadh's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to central Riyadh has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 25 miles away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Riyadh in April.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to 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). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to RUH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Riyadh. Around 240 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Eager to see Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then head toward Al Kharj. Another fascinating destination in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 85 miles south-east of Riyadh.