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Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Riyadh

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration4 h and 45 mFlights between Nairobi and Riyadh take, on average, 4 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Riyadh
Destination airportKing Khalid International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Riyadh
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Riyadh
Airlines flying this routeFlynasAirline(s) with flights between Nairobi to Riyadh
One-way average Price£325The average price for a flight Nairobi - Riyadh at Opodo is £325, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data August is the most popular time to book a flight to Riyadh when departing from Nairobi
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Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 1,912 mi
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Riyadh airports
King Khalid International Airport (RUH)How far from city centre: 6 mi

Book your Nairobi to Riyadh flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Riyadh takes roughly 6 h and 35 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Riyadh route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
  • Arrival airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

The weather in Riyadh

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Riyadh, temperatures average around 43ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 44ºC
  • Lows: down to 7ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: June
  • Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Riyadh

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Riyadh:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Riyadh. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Riyadh

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Riyadh?
When you fly from Nairobi to Riyadh the average price is £325. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Riyadh at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Nairobi to Riyadh. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Riyadh?
The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Riyadh are August, November and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Riyadh?
The best time of the year to go to Riyadh when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Riyadh from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, October and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Riyadh.
How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Riyadh?
The total flight time between Nairobi and Riyadh is of around 4 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,911.9 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Riyadh compared to Nairobi?
While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Riyadh can experience temperatures up to 35º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 15º ºC in Riyadh, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

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