Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Yanbu's timezone is UTC+3, which is the same as Riyadh.
Each week, there are 22 King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 03:50 Saudia flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 18:15 with Saudia.
To ensure you get on your RUH to YNB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Yanbu (and then discovering more of Saudi Arabia!) is a snap with Saudia. This popular airline offers direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Saudia.
With a dependable 95.24% of services arriving as scheduled, Saudia has the best on-time performance for RUH to YNB flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. These are the top stopovers between RUH and YNB:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Currently, £47 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £89. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from RUH to YNB, reserve your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RUH to YNB.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RUH touch down on schedule 86.76% of the time.
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near RUH. Whether you've booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Step off your King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a handy option a short journey from YNB, make your way to Novotel Yanbu.
Pick up a Yanbu Airport rental car and explore Yanbu and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, HANCO and Enterprise are leading providers you can book with here.
Increase your chances of scoring the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Yanbu Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
Yanbu Airport to the centre of Yanbu has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 miles away.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Yanbu. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Yanbu, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RUH to YNB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've visited Yanbu, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Journey about 190 miles south to Jeddah to tick off its popular sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 220 miles south-east of Yanbu, Mecca is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.