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Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Athens

Key numbers to know before you book

Lowest recent price
8,607 EGP
Direct flight duration 4 hour 10 min
Direct airlines Aegean Airlines, Saudi Arabian Airlines
Arrival airports ATH
Best days to book Wednesday, Thursday
Average over the last 30 days
9,705 EGP

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Athens

Cheapest Direct Flight

Aegean Airlines

30 Sep, Wed

Riyadh – Athens

4h 5m

Non-stop

RUH–ATH

7,205 EGP

Etihad Airways

17 Sep, Thu

Riyadh – Athens

8h 15m

1 stop

RUH–ATH

10,428 EGP

Royal Jordanian

6 Oct, Tue

Riyadh – Athens

6h 30m

1 stop

RUH–ATH

10,577 EGP

Etihad Airways

10 Sep, Thu

Riyadh – Athens

8h 15m

1 stop

RUH–ATH

10,612 EGP

Last update: 08 September 2026 00:14

Direct flights from Riyadh to Athens

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Athens Flights

Cheapest Day29 September Tuesday

Best Price

7,584 EGP

Average Price

10,746 EGP

17,299 EGP

7,584 EGP

08Tue

Sep

17,299 EGP

09Wed

13,202 EGP

10Thu

11,807 EGP

11Fri

12Sat

11,527 EGP

13Sun

10,520 EGP

14Mon

15Tue

16Wed

12,804 EGP

17Thu

18Fri

19Sat

10,397 EGP

20Sun

11,967 EGP

21Mon

10,808 EGP

22Tue

11,690 EGP

23Wed

11,439 EGP

24Thu

9,371 EGP

25Fri

10,376 EGP

26Sat

10,700 EGP

27Sun

8,335 EGP

28Mon

7,584 EGP

29Tue

8,445 EGP

30Wed

10,397 EGP

01Thu

Oct

9,371 EGP

02Fri

10,700 EGP

03Sat

10,700 EGP

04Sun

9,295 EGP

05Mon

10,700 EGP

06Tue

8,488 EGP

07Wed

Key Features of the Airlines

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Egypt-KSA Specialist
30kg Free Baggage
Full Service Included

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Full Service with Meals
23kg Free Baggage
SkyTeam Member

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

Monday

7 Sep

Clear

34°25°

Tuesday

8 Sep

Clear

31°22°

Wednesday

9 Sep

Cloudy

32°19°

Thursday

10 Sep

Clear

33°20°

Friday

11 Sep

Clear

34°21°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?

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?

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?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Athens flights is Friday.

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?

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 6,793 EGP.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Aegean Airlines	6,793 EGP	1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
Gulf Air	11,527 EGP	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
Royal Jordanian	9,658 EGP	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Air Arabia	10,348 EGP	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Etihad Airways	10,729 EGP	1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Pegasus	7,575 EGP	1 piece X 3 kg handbag (40x30x15 cm)