Top 10 Cheapest Destinations from Riyadh: Where to Fly on a Budget

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH) has transformed into a major international leisure gateway. Here are the 10 destinations that consistently offer the cheapest fares from RUH.

Istanbul leads the list. The RUH-IST route benefits from aggressive competition between Turkish Airlines, Saudia, flynas, and Pegasus. Deal fares drop to $150 to $220 in October, November, February, and March.

Cairo comes second. Saudia, EgyptAir, flynas, and Nile Air compete. Deal fares appear at $130 to $200 return.

Dubai ranks third. Saudia, Emirates, flydubai, flynas, and Air Arabia keep competition fierce. Deal fares of $120 to $180 return appear regularly.

Amman is fourth. Deal fares of $140 to $210 return in shoulder seasons.

Kuala Lumpur ranks fifth for budget long-haul. Deal fares of $300 to $420 return during May through September.

Bangkok comes sixth, with deal fares of $320 to $450 return during Thailand's shoulder months.

Tbilisi and Baku (seventh and eighth) have emerged as surprisingly affordable destinations. Deal fares of $180 to $280 return with visa-on-arrival for Saudi passport holders.

London ranks ninth. Competition between Saudia, British Airways, and Gulf connections produces deal fares of $380 to $520 return in November through February.

Barcelona rounds out the top 10, with deal fares of $350 to $480 return.

The common thread: competition drives deals. The routes with the most carriers produce the deepest discounts. Monitor all affordable destinations through FlightOut to maximize your chances.