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Aegean Airlines
15 Jun, Mon02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
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Aegean Airlines
7 Jul, Tue12:10
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
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RUH–ATH
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8 Jul, Wed02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
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13 Jul, Mon02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
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RUH–ATH
Aegean Airlines
15 Jul, Wed02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
Aegean Airlines
10 Jul, Fri02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
Aegean Airlines
14 Jul, Tue12:10
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
Aegean Airlines
17 Jul, Fri02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
Aegean Airlines
20 Jul, Mon02:55
Riyadh – Athens
4h 5m
Non-stop
RUH–ATH
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Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Athens Flights
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| Popular Airport | Athens Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | Aegean AirlinesSaudi Arabian Airlines |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour 5 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 2628 Km |
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- Pakistan Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Free Baggage
- Premium Abu Dhabi Carrier
- Generous Baggage
- Award-Winning Service
- Charter Specialist
- Russian Operator
- Holiday Packages
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Bahrain Flag Carrier
- Full Service
- Regional Network
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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.
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