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Aegean Airlines
12 Jan, Mon
04:10 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
21 Jan, Wed
03:45 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
19 Jan, Mon
04:10 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
16 Jan, Fri
04:10 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
17 Jan, Sat
03:50 PM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 25m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
8 Dec, Mon
04:10 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
10 Jan, Sat
03:50 PM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 25m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
14 Jan, Wed
03:45 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
Aegean Airlines
10 Dec, Wed
03:45 AM
Riyadh - Athens
Non-stop
4h 30m
RUH-ATH
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Direct flights from Riyadh to Athens

Aegean Airlines

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Athens Flights

$242
$163
$187
06Sat
Dec
$187
07Sun
$165
08Mon
$187
09Tue
$163
10Wed
$209
11Thu
$229
12Fri
$186
13Sat
$165
14Sun
$163
15Mon
$229
16Tue
$214
17Wed
$242
18Thu
$221
19Fri
$163
20Sat
$165
21Sun
$165
22Mon
$228
23Tue
$187
24Wed
$209
25Thu
$209
26Fri
$163
27Sat
$187
28Sun
$185
29Mon
$187
30Tue
$187
31Wed
$209
01Thu
Jan
$209
02Fri
$187
03Sat
$187
04Sun
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Popular Airport Athens Intl. Airport
Popular Airlines Aegean Airlines
Approximate Flight Duration 3 hour 10 min
Approximate Travel Distance 2628 Km

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.  

Weather in Athens

DayMin - Max
Saturday
cloudyMin 10ºC - Max 18ºC
Sunday
cloudyMin 10ºC - Max 17ºC
Monday
cloudyMin 11ºC - Max 16ºC
Tuesday
clearMin 9ºC - Max 16ºC
Wednesday
cloudyMin 7ºC - Max 16ºC
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