Traveling from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Riyadh one hour ahead of Cluj-Napoca.
Your CLJ to RUH flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CLJ and RUH:
Frederic Chopin Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
$138 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $288. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CLJ to RUH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
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Handy information about Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ)
72.0% of flights leaving from Cluj-Napoca International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Cluj-Napoca International Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Cluj-Napoca. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CLJ:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Grab a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Riyadh. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Riyadh in April.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF). Lock in your flights from Cluj-Napoca International Airport to King Khaled International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from CLJ to RUH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to discover other corners of Saudi Arabia. Travel around 386 kilometers north-east to Dammam to check off its leading attractions. From King Fahd Park to Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Looking for other fascinating places to go in Saudi Arabia? Make tracks 137 kilometers south-east of Riyadh to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in this area.