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

• Earliest: departs at 3:00 pm and lands at 8:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 9:54 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 49m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Riyadh.

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Riyadh takes 5h 49m, covering 2,592 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 Zurich to Riyadh range from $419 to $691, with an average of $533 over the past 12 months. Anything below $419 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $533 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $358 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $1,038 for nonstop.

SAUDIA is the only airline operating Zurich to Riyadh flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Thai Airways and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Riyadh flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Zurich to Riyadh are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $330.

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

Flights from Zurich to Riyadh usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Zurich to Riyadh route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Zurich to Riyadh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $625, a difference of $177.

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

Only SAUDIA operates flights between Zurich and Riyadh.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 01m, compared with 9h 04m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 39m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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.

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

• 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.