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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Athens to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 08:15 and lands at 12:00
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 02:10.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Athens to Riyadh.

A direct flight from Athens to Riyadh takes 3h 45m, covering 1,605 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Athens to Riyadh range from £288 to £390, with an average of £345 over the past 12 months. Anything below £288 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £331 return, compared with £477 via a stopover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Aegean Airlines and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from Athens to Riyadh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £265, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

Flights from Athens to Riyadh usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Athens to Riyadh route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 29m.

Connecting flights from Athens to Riyadh most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Athens to Riyadh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £288 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £436, a difference of £149.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Aegean Airlines operates flights between Athens and Riyadh.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 44m, compared to 7h 15m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Riyadh is 1 hour ahead of Athens (Arabian Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kingdom Center is one of the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Aegean Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.