Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Venice: what you need to know
The timezone in Venice is UTC+1. The city is 2 hours behind Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from RUH to Venice. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from RUH to Venice. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Malaga Airport (AGP)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
If you hold a passport from Saudi Arabia, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Italy. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Venice for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
To get to RUH from central Riyadh, it takes about 33 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near RUH:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Venice
P8,707 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Venice. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P17,029. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from RUH to Venice, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Venice across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from RUH to Venice. There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from King Khaled International Airport to Venice, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice takes about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 46 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near VCE:
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Treviso Airport (TSF) is around 40 kilometres from central Venice. After your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 13 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near TSF. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from RUH to Venice:
Best time to go to Venice
July is the most popular month to board a flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Venice, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Venice, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 30ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from RUH to Venice sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Venice
After locking in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Venice, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Venice:
St. Mark's Square and Saint Mark's Basilica are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Venice travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Doge's Palace.
Complete your Venice trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Venice and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Venice.