Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
A direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport takes an average of 1 hour 46 minutes. Yanbu's timezone is UTC+3 — identical to Riyadh.
Take your pick of 22 weekly flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. The 03:50 departure with Saudia is the earliest flight available between RUH and YNB. Saudia operates the last service of the day at 20:40 if you're not into early starts.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Saudia is your gateway to exploring Yanbu (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Saudi Arabia!). Choose from the direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport offered by this carrier.
If you want to break up your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The top stopovers on the RUH - YNB route include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
You don't need your passport or a visa to travel within Saudi Arabia. You will need a valid proof of identity though, like an ID card or driver's license. Add them to your packing list once you've booked your cheap ticket from RUH to YNB.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport is ج.م. 1,611. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 8,381. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from RUH to YNB.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
To reach King Khaled International Airport from central Riyadh, it takes about 33 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near RUH. Whether you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Consider staying at Guest House Hotel after touching down from your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. It's a quick drive from YNB and a good option if you want to freshen up right away.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
Yanbu Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Yanbu. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 17 minutes.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Yanbu in May.
The warmest month in Yanbu is June, with temperatures ranging between 26 ºC and 40 ºC. Book your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Yanbu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14 ºC and 27 ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RUH to YNB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yanbu
As soon as you've booked your flights from RUH to YNB, you'll want to find a place to stay in Yanbu. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Yanbu Lakes, Yanbu Historic Area and Fish market stems are among the things you can't miss in Yanbu.
Complete your Yanbu trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Yanbu Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Yanbu.