Cheap flights from Kyiv (KBP) - to Riyadh (RUH)

Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is a modern city of mosques, shopping centers, bazaars and original architecture. It has turned from a small town into a megalopolis in half a century.

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Riyadh: a fantastic city that will surprise and amaze you

The summer months, September and October, are the hottest ones when the temperature can reach 40-45 degrees or even more. The daytime temperatures Europeans are most comfortable with fall on March and April and are equal to 21-27 degrees on average in the daytime. This is the period when the maximum rainfall occurs.

How to get to the city

From King Khaled International Airport located 22 miles (35 km) away from the city, you can get to Riyadh by taxi within 25 to 30 minutes. Another way is to rent a car, with prices that start from $24* for a mini category car, from $32* for an economy car, or from $50* for a standard class car per one day. To do that, you must have a visa and an international driver's license.

Places worth visiting

The city has lots of interesting and attractive sights for people with all kinds of interests:

— Admirers of history should visit the old part of the city, Al Batha, which is located in the downtown, and see the Masmak fortress that has recently been renovated.

— Lovers of modern architecture and entertainment would certainly be interested in visiting the Kingdom Center, the country’s highest and most grand-scale building. It accommodates infinitely many stores and entertainment establishments, restaurants and cafes. The city’s special pride is the pyramid-shaped Al Faisaliyah Tower with 14 floors below ground level and 30 floors above it, and a prestigious restaurant located on its sphere-shaped top.

— For those who prefer shopping, Riyadh is the best place in the country. Here you will meet shopping streets, boutiques and outlets at every turn, where you can buy world brands’ products at substantial discounts.

— For family recreation, King Abdullah Park can be recommended. In its territory there are sports facilities, playgrounds, and an open-air theatre with a huge dancing fountain. Children will love the Riyadh Zoo, as well as the Al Hokair Land amusement park with dozens of various rides.

Where to stay

Riyadh has many hotels with prices starting at $15* for a twin room as a low-budget version, or at $475* at 5-star hotels. The choice is wide enough to let anyone find accommodation for any taste and financial capabilities.

What to visit nearby

Not far from Riyadh there is an archeological monument of pre-Islamic culture, Qaryat Al-Faw. It will also be interesting to visit the Bedouin camp in the Wadi Al-Dawasir oasis with traditional Saudi meals. 

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* All the prices quoted in the text are relevant as of the date of publication.