How often are flights from Athens to Riyadh delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Athens and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to Riyadh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

How popular is this Athens to Riyadh flight route?

Flights from Athens Eleftherios V. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Athens to Riyadh?

There are many flights that can get you from Athens to Riyadh in 15h 40m. Fly via Air Cairo to get the fastest option. The distance between Athens and Riyadh is about 1605 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riyadh ranges from 0.0 - 30.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 30.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Riyadh when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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Tue 29/9

20:25-04:05

1 stop7h 40m

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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15:30-05:45

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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00:00-23:00

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

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Mon 28/9

08:55-04:55

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 27/9

18:00-04:55

2 stops34h 55m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 15/10

22:00-05:45

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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£230

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 13/10

16:00-05:40

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Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 6/10

16:00-04:50

2 stops36h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£230

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/10

18:00-05:45

2 stops35h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£230

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 29/9

16:00-04:50

2 stops36h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£230

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

ATHRUH

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 1/10

22:00-05:45

2 stops31h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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How popular is this Athens to Riyadh flight route?
Flights from Athens Eleftherios V. to Riyadh King Khaled Intl have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Athens to Riyadh?
There are many flights that can get you from Athens to Riyadh in 15h 40m. Fly via Air Cairo to get the fastest option. The distance between Athens and Riyadh is about 1605 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Athens to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Athens to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to Riyadh.
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About 28% of weekly flights between Athens and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 89 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Athens to Riyadh flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Athens to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, SAUDIA have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 26% of flights being delayed.

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