Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 40 minutes.
Vienna is two hours behind Riyadh and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from four weekly King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 05:05 departure with flynas is the earliest available. Wizz Air Malta operates the last service of the day at 18:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RUH to VIE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, so jetting to Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Saudia.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RUH and VIE include:
Cairo International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight is £66. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £152. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to VIE, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RUH to VIE by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RUH land at their destination as scheduled 86.76% of the time.
King Khaled International Airport is about 25 miles from central Riyadh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're landing on a late King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near VIE:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is approximately 14 miles from central Vienna. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you want to go to Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RUH to VIE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Austria you'll want to see. About 90 miles south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Austria, head for Linz, about 95 miles west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz are the start of reasons to visit.