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2 airlines operate flights between Athens and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aegean Airlines
• SAUDIA

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Athens to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $385 round-trip, compared to $639 via a layover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $63–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Athens to Riyadh most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 44% on the Athens to Riyadh route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $331 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $584, a difference of $253. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 30 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Olaya, King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre and Riyadh City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:55 pm and lands at 6:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 2:19 am.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

A nonstop flight from Athens to Riyadh takes 3h 54m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $304 to $3,014. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Athens to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $184, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 44m, compared with 7h 24m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Sixt
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Final Rentals
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Athens to Riyadh range from $384 to $473, with an average of $433 over the past 12 months. Anything below $384 counts as a good deal.