Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Atlanta: what you need to know
Atlanta is 7 hours behind Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located. Atlanta operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from RUH to Atlanta. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from RUH to Atlanta. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
If you have a passport from Saudi Arabia, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and definitely before flying.
Central Riyadh to RUH is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 33 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
After an easy start to your travels? Stay near RUH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Atlanta
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta is ₹ 49,518. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 60,465. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RUH to Atlanta, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 17 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Best time to go to Atlanta
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta. July is the busiest month for a trip to Atlanta. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from RUH to Atlanta around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Atlanta
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Atlanta right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Atlanta:
Georgia Aquarium and Centennial Olympic Park are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Atlanta travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Piedmont Park.
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