Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the centre of its business world, a desert city in the middle of the Najd plateau. Mud-brick Diriyah, the first seat of the Saudi state, is now a restored visitor site, the Masmak Fort tells the story of the city's founding, and the towers and malls to the north show the new Riyadh. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from Turkiye to Riyadh, and the flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 5 minutes. Beyond Istanbul there are also direct flights from Trabzon and Rize. Turkish citizens travel on a tourist e-visa, and the gateway cities for umrah are Jeddah and Medina.
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See flights to Riyadh →When to visit Riyadh
November to March is the only comfortable stretch, with warm days and cool nights. From May to September the desert heat makes daytime sightseeing hard. Working and opening hours change during Ramadan.
Things to do in Riyadh
Diriyah and At-Turaif
Walk the restored mud-brick streets of the first Saudi capital and see the date palms along the wadi.
The Masmak Fort
Follow the story of Riyadh's 1902 founding at the mud-brick fort in the old centre.
The Saudi National Museum
Tour eight galleries covering the Arabian peninsula from prehistory to the present.
The Kingdom Centre sky bridge
From the bridge at the top of the 302 metre tower, watch the city in the desert and the sunset.
Souq Al Zal
Browse carpets, brass coffee pots and date stalls in the old city market.
The Edge of the World
Take a day trip to the Tuwaiq escarpment north-west of the city and stand on the cliff above the desert.
Flights from Turkey to Riyadh
Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 35 km from the city centre, reached in about 40 minutes by taxi or metro. Direct flights depart from both Istanbul airports, from Trabzon and from Rize.
Riyadh FAQ
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Which airport serves Riyadh and how do I reach the city?
Flights land at King Khalid International Airport (RUH), about 35 km from the centre, reached in about 40 minutes by taxi or metro.
Are there direct flights from Turkiye to Riyadh?
Yes. Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and AJet fly direct from both Istanbul airports, and there are also direct routes from Trabzon and Rize. The flight from Istanbul takes about 4 hours 5 minutes.
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