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Cheap Flight Deals from Riyadh to Athens (RUH-ATH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Athens that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Athens

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Athens.
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3:25 pm - 10:55 amRUH-ATH
19h 30m1 stop
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12:50 am - 12:40 amATH-RUH
23h 50m1 stop
Thu, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 20
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11:40 am - 8:45 amRUH-ATH
21h 05m2 stops
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12:50 am - 12:40 amATH-RUH
23h 50m1 stop
Thu, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 20
Aegean Airlines Logo
2:50 am - 6:55 amRUH-ATH
4h 05mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 1:55 amATH-RUH
3h 45mnonstop
$368Aegean Airlines
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Thu, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 17
Royal Jordanian Logo
10:55 am - 12:35 pmRUH-ATH
25h 40m1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
1:40 pm - 6:25 pmATH-RUH
28h 45m1 stop
$369Royal Jordanian
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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3:25 pm - 10:55 amRUH-ATH
19h 30m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:40 amATH-RUH
17h 40m1 stop
Thu, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 21
Aegean Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 1:45 pmRUH-ATH
4h 15mnonstop
Aegean Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 1:55 amATH-RUH
3h 45mnonstop
$420Aegean Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 3:05 amRUH-ATH
20h 50m1 stop
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3:55 am - 5:15 amATH-RUH
25h 20m1 stop
$432Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 21 - Fri, May 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:50 am - 8:55 amRUH-ATH
7h 05m1 stop
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10:00 pm - 4:40 amATH-RUH
6h 40m1 stop
$433Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Sun, Jul 20
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11:55 pm - 1:45 pmRUH-ATH
13h 50m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 7:00 pmATH-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
$458SAUDIA
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Mon, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 5
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9:30 am - 1:45 pmRUH-ATH
4h 15mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 7:00 pmATH-RUH
4h 05mnonstop
$467SAUDIA
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Mon, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 18
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Expert advice for your flight from Riyadh to Athens

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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Aegean Airlines

Aegean's Security Fast Track add-on helps with tight connections at Athens airport.


Aegean's Up Front seat add-on offers extra legroom and faster deplaning.

SAUDIA

Saudia offers a transit visa for long connections, bookable with your ticket.


Saudia's business class features dine on demand, reducing jet lag on overnight flights.

Read more about SAUDIAby Ramsey Qubein
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Athens flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Athens to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Athens?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Athens clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Athens on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to Athens. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Athens?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Athens is March, where tickets cost $344 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $715 and $499 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Athens?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $559 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Athens?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Athens, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Athens, you should book around 11 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$145
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 55% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Riyadh to Athens

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Athens?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Athens was $145 for a one-way ticket and $361 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Riyadh and Athens?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Riyadh and on arrival in Athens.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Athens?

    Riyadh and Athens are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Riyadh from Riyadh King Khaled Intl and will be arriving at Athens Eleftherios V..

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Athens?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Athens flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Athens?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Athens, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Athens?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Riyadh to Athens on on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Athens, Aegean Airlines or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Athens are Aegean Airlines and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of $451 and an overall rating of 8.1, Aegean Airlines is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $487 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Athens?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Athens.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Athens?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Athens from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Athens?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Athens with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh and ATH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Athens?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Athens from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to Athens

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $218 or less one-way and $437 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Athens?

Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Athens Eleftherios V. Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Athens Eleftherios V.

Monday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Friday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

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Direct returns

Athens Eleftherios V. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Tuesday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Wednesday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Friday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Saturday

Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines

Sunday

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

Aegean Airlines, SAUDIA

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Top 3 airlines serving from Riyadh to Athens

 
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Aegean AirlinesOverall score based on 739 reviews
7.3Food
6.9Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Boarding
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

10.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Apr 2025HER - MUC
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A thoroughly enjoyable experience in business class, which we “won” in the airlines lottery In exchange for a relatively small deposit. The breakfast served at the beginning of this three hour flight was absolutely phenomenal. I would be tempted to fly Aegean airlines on a transatlantic flight in light of this experience.

Was grateful that this flight was held for us as we were late from our prior flight.

Our connecting flight from Barcelona to Athens was late and it appeared that we would not make the connectimg flight to Telaviv. The plane ended up waiting and we made the connection. The airline redeemed itself.

Lovely experience with Aegean. The crew felt with some extremely rude customers with professionalism and poise. The flight went off without a hitch and even landed early!

When a flight has a delay of about an hour it is customary to announce the passengers

Nice business class service for shot flight. Especially when the free WiFi works

I liked bumping up to Business for less than full price. Also the option to choose your own meal online. In retrospect I would have gone with the standard meal option, but c'st la vie. Overall pretty standard flight, got good views of Greece as the sun rose. That's about it.

It was a short flight (2hours) so the tiny, tiny seats were somewhat tolerable. People with long legs had their knees up to the chair in front of them, quite uncomfortable. I was pleasantly surprised they served a small meal which was quite good. Staff were all great.

Boarding in BCN was really poorly managed. No communication from airline staff and no signs as to what groups line up where. It was just guessing. There were delays that were also not communicated so everybody was standing in line for almost an hour.

they were good. they coordinated pick up of luaggage at final destination. The had text updates on phone with gate/dep.time etc.

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Very poor show. Flight got delayed due to fog in Lahore. This is understandable. However, no arrangements were made for nany hours, once some things was organised, there was no leadership, no support to families with children's, disabled passengers. Took to hotel where it took 3 hours to sort out room allocation, that after finding partner to a minimum of 4 people. Couples were asked to find another couple before room is allocated. After 2 5 Hours of reaching room,return journey started with total chaos, no leadership at airport. Several derours to finally get new boarding passes. Asking the reason why flight was cancelled, the Saudi airline staff recommended using other Airlines in future.Finally boarding nobody inside the aeroplane helping old, illiterate to find their allocated sears. Sort out luggage storage. All the staff stayed in their kitchen areas to let passengers sort out. In-flight service wad good. Overall very poor experience.

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Boarding was chaotic. Cabin noisy. Temperature a bit cool. Bathrooms not cleaned enough.

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Was ok except they send the baby trolley to oversize baggage office without telling me so we spent an hour looking for ir

Their weakness is in boarding. Business class rarely boards first and there are no announcements explaining delays, so customers are always left waiting and wondering why boarding has paused.

This time my experience was very bad. The Turkish Airlines changed my flight from Erbil to Istanbul from 8:15 AM to 11:20 AM few days before the trip. This made my transit in Istanbul about ONE hour. I have a special needs child and need extra time to navigate the huge new Istanbul airport with a child. To make the matter even more stressful the flight took off about 20 minutes late from Erbil which made our transit even shorter (around 40 minutes). The Turkish Airlines failed me on too many points despite clearly asking for help and as follows: 1. I asked the checking agent in Erbil for seats at the front of the plane to exit first and he stated the closest one is in the middle of the plane and I should ask the flight crew for help 2. I asked the boarding agent in Erbil to ask the flight crew to let us out first since we don’t have much transit time and she said she can’t and they wouldn’t listen to her anyway. 3. When we boarded I specifically asked the cabin crew chief the same request and after some discussion he wanted to get rid of me and said, they will help when we land. I again politely reminded the same person to help us when we exit before landing and this time he stated he would NOT be able to even announce to the passenger to let the people which short transit first and I should just deal with it like other passengers. He also told me to ask for help from the airlines staff at the gate when we get to the airport. This is very rude coming from the Cabin Crew chief. 4. I asked the airline crew at the gate which he had a cell phone to call the gate of my flight to inform them we are on our way and the agent pretended he didn’t speak English… Frustrating 5. I went to the Golf Card station (used to transfer passenger in the large airport) and asked for a ride and the driver there “shooed” me away pretending he doesn’t understand English while looking into his phone constantly telling me “Go this way, Go this way”. I saw first-hand other well able passengers on these cards and Turkish looking families get help on our way … which is clear discriminations. 6. We finally got to the Gate as one of the last people and we didn’t even use the bathroom on our way and made it back to Canada. I am extremely frustrated with the TKY this time and feel discriminated against just because I look from the Middle East despite I am and my child are Canadian. The Turkish Airlines operations failed me on too many points this time.

I really didn’t like much. A lot of things can be better beginning with crew to seats and food is awful as well.

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