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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Athens

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
SAR 655
Direct flight duration 4 hour 5 min
Direct airlines Aegean Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines
Arrival airports ATH
Best days to book Monday, Tuesday
Average over the last 30 days
SAR 730

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Athens

Cheapest Direct Flight

Aegean Airlines

30 сент., срд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 602

Aegean Airlines

7 сент., пнд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 623

Aegean Airlines

25 сент., птн02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 623

Aegean Airlines

28 сент., пнд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 630

Aegean Airlines

5 сент., сбт19:35

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 632

Aegean Airlines

21 сент., пнд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 632

Aegean Airlines

14 сент., пнд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 657

Aegean Airlines

2 сент., срд02:55

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 659

Aegean Airlines

18 авг., втр12:10

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

SAR 670

Last update: 15 August 2026 01:02

Direct flights from Riyadh to Athens

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Athens Flights

Cheapest Day7 September Monday

Best Price

SAR 626

Average Price

SAR 845

SAR 1,145

SAR 626

14Fri

Aug

SAR 780

15Sat

SAR 909

16Sun

SAR 780

17Mon

SAR 780

18Tue

SAR 780

19Wed

SAR 765

20Thu

SAR 913

21Fri

SAR 888

22Sat

SAR 812

23Sun

SAR 888

24Mon

SAR 1,034

25Tue

SAR 883

26Wed

27Thu

SAR 1,091

28Fri

SAR 888

29Sat

SAR 837

30Sun

SAR 883

31Mon

SAR 695

01Tue

Sep

SAR 691

02Wed

SAR 914

03Thu

SAR 1,145

04Fri

SAR 695

05Sat

SAR 822

06Sun

SAR 626

07Mon

08Tue

SAR 765

09Wed

SAR 827

10Thu

SAR 883

11Fri

12Sat

Key Features of the Airlines

- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

Transportation to Athens City Center from Airport

Athens Intl. Airport

The capital of Greece, Athens, is one of the cities that informs much of today with its history and culture, and for this reason attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Over 15 million visitors pass through the only airport of Athens, Elefterios Venizelos International Airport. It’s possible to reach Athens centre, located 20 km away from the airport by metro, train, taxi, rental car, and bus.

Bus

Elefterios Venizelos International Airport is one of the airports with the most convenient methods of reaching the city centre. You can reach the central locations of Sintagma Square, Athena Academy, and Agios Fanourious by taking the X95 from the bus stops located in front of the airport administration building. The journey to the city centre should take around an hour. Once you are at the 16th stop, Evangelismos Hospital, you can take either walk, or take the 732 bus for three stops, to reach Sintagma Square.

You can also reach various areas in Athens from the airport by taking buses 54, 608, 622, 732, and 815.

Train – Metro

There’s been a recent switch in Athens from Greek to Latin alphabet for station names, however the Latin alphabet is not yet used everywhere. This is why it’s probably a good idea to keep an idea of how many stops you need to go when using public transport. You should pay attention to this detail is you take the train from Venizelos Airport to the centre.

The M3 line goes all the way to Sintagma from the airport. Sintagma is the 15th stop. Once you’ve reached Sintagma Square, the home of the Greek Parliament, then you can reach Omonia, another important centre, in just 3 stops by taking the metro. There is also a train line going directly to Port Pire from the airport.

Taxi

It’s possible to reach everywhere in the city by taking a taxi from the airport, however the fixed fare is only applied to Sintagma, Monastiraki, and Omonia. The good conversation of Athenian taxi drivers can be an additional bonus.

Car Rental

You can explore the various areas of Athens and Greece by renting a car at Venizelos Airport. The airport does offer its own car rental service alongside the many car rental agencies. Once you’ve rented your car you should travel 9km along the A64 and then join up with the Attiki highway. This will take you directly to centre of Athens.

Athens Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

пятница

14 авг.

Clear

32°24°

Today

суббота

15 авг.

Clear

29°22°

воскресенье

16 авг.

Clear

31°22°

понедельник

17 авг.

Clear

33°20°

вторник

18 авг.

Cloudy

33°22°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Athens flights?

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Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Athens flights?

For Riyadh-Athens flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Athens Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Athens and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Athens is 2628 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Athens flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Athens flights is Tuesday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Riyadh-Athens?

Aegean Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines organizes direct flights between Riyadh-Athens.

Riyadh-Athens: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Aegean Airlines starts from approximately SAR 619.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Aegean Airlines	SAR 619	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
Etihad Airways	SAR 813	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Royal Jordanian	SAR 736	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Pegasus	SAR 784	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SAR 914	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)