Best Price
Air Arabia
25 Sep, Fri
Riyadh – Athens
13h 45m
1 stop
RUH–ATH
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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Athens
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price 76 KWD
- Direct flight duration 4 hour 10 min
- Direct airlines Aegean Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines
- Arrival airports ATH
- Best days to book Friday, Tuesday
- Average over the last 30 days 66 KWD
Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Athens
Shortest Flight
Royal Jordanian
15 Sep, Tue
Riyadh – Athens
6h 45m
1 stop
RUH–ATH
Etihad Airways
16 Sep, Wed
Riyadh – Athens
8h 15m
1 stop
RUH–ATH
Etihad Airways
10 Sep, Thu
Riyadh – Athens
8h 15m
1 stop
RUH–ATH
Qatar Airways
21 Sep, Mon
Riyadh – Athens
1d 1h 10m
1 stop
RUH–ATH
Last update: 08 September 2026 12:48
Direct flights from Riyadh to Athens
Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Athens Flights
Cheapest Day28 September Monday
Best Price
51 KWD
Average Price
67 KWD
105 KWD
51 KWD
Key Features of the Airlines
- Budget-Friendly
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- Modern Fleet
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
- Kuwait's Best LCC
- Kuwait Based
- Flexible Options
- Kuwait Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Free Baggage
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
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
Today
Tuesday
8 Sep
31°22°
Wednesday
9 Sep
32°19°
Thursday
10 Sep
33°20°
Friday
11 Sep
35°21°
Saturday
12 Sep
35°22°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Athens flights?
When you search for Riyadh-Athens flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Riyadh-Athens flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Athens flights?
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?
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?
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 Friday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Riyadh-Athens?
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?
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 41 KWD.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Aegean Airlines | 41 KWD | 1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund |
 Gulf Air | 70 KWD | 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Etihad Airways | 65 KWD | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Royal Jordanian | 59 KWD | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund |
 Air Arabia | 63 KWD | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund |
 Pegasus | 46 KWD | 1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm) |
Last update: 31.08.2026
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