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

• Earliest: departs at 7:35 am and lands at 8:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:40 pm and lands at 1:02 am.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuwait City to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kuwait City to Riyadh takes 1h 22m, covering 305 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.

Round-trip flights from Kuwait City to Riyadh range from $171 to $280, with an average of $206 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $206 round-trip, compared to $250 via a layover through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

SAUDIA is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Kuwait Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuwait City to Riyadh flights are:

• SAUDIA: 91% on time
• Kuwait Airways: 90% on time
• Jazeera Airways: 90% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $38–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jazeera Airways and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kuwait City to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Kuwait Airways is the only airline on the Kuwait City to Riyadh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Kuwait City to Riyadh usually depart from Kuwait City (KWI) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Kuwait City to Riyadh route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

Most connecting flights from Kuwait City to Riyadh pass through Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Kuwait City to Riyadh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $193 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $225, a difference of $32.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuwait City and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jazeera Airways
• SAUDIA
• Kuwait Airways
• flynas

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Kingdom Center and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuwait City to Riyadh flights:

• flynas: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Kuwait Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• flynas: 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 always check the fare details before booking.