Complete with towering skyscrapers and a 99 storeys sky bridge, Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh is a modern and renowned metropolis city. However, intertwined within this exotic city is a deep-rooted sense of tradition and history, enhanced by the cultural events and festivals that bring it to life just waiting for you to explore!

Best time to fly from Tagbilaran-Bohol to Riyadh

Officially the tourist season is from October to March. However, the best time for exploring and sightseeing Riyadh is between November and February when the winter weather is the most suitable and pleasant. The Janadriyah Festival held in February also draws travellers near and far where the flagship event is the camel race. The summer months from May till September is scorching and almost impossible to travel. April and October are the shoulder months when you can avoid the rainfalls as well as the crowds besides getting better prices on accommodations.

Main airports available in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Riyadh

Bohol-Panglao International Airport - Officially opened in 2018, the Bohol-Panglao International Airport is a new airport replacing the space-constrained Tagbilaran Airport to support Bohol's increasing passenger traffic and to boost local tourism. It takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the airport from Tagbilaran city. Dubbed as the first eco-airport in the Philippines with the installation using advanced Japanese technology, the airport provides plenty of facilities and amenities for its travellers. Ground transportation is also easy and readily available.

Riyadh King Khalid International Airport – Located 35 kilometres north of Riyadh, the Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is the major air gateway for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It comprises of four commercial terminals connected by walkways and there are a variety of facilities available to provide travellers with the best airport experience. There are also many options for ground transport to get in and out of the airport. 

Climate pattern in Tagbilaran-Bohol and Riyadh

Riyadh experiences a desert climate where the daytime temperature is warm to hot while it can also be cold at night. The highest average temperature is 42°C in July and the lowest is 20°C in January. The winter months of December to February is somewhat cold. During summer from May till September, occasional thunderstorms hit Riyadh during the evenings which leads to a cooler night comparatively.

Highlights attractions in Riyadh

Ad Diriyah – The birthplace of the first Saudi state, Ad Diriyah, with its maze of twisting streets that leads to low lying mud huts have been transformed into sparkling heritage sites. The colourful geometric patterns decorating the walls, heavy wooden doors of the district’s buildings, the street side demonstrations of traditional crafts by weavers and calligraphers are sights not to be missed. You will also be enticed away with the numerous cafés and restaurants offering authentic local fare alongside trinket rich gift shops.

Al Masmak Fortress - Located in the heart of Riyadh in the city’s old quarter is the 150 years old Al Masmak Fortress. It serves as a proud reminder of Saudi Arabia's storied history with its vast clay and mud-brick citadel that witnessed the rise of a kingdom. Today the restored building is a museum with a spacious courtyard, open to visitors wanting to step back in time and explore Saudi Arabia’s roots. Alongside the fortress is the Souq Al Za, selling traditional handicrafts, jewellery, spices and cashmere scarves, the perfect place to pick up a souvenir for your day spent exploring the Kingdom’s rich past.

Kingdom Centre – The Kingdom Centre is a 41 storeys building known for its magnificent tower where you can see it from anywhere in Riyadh. Being the hallmark of urban characteristic, it continues to be unrivalled in being the most authentic unforgettable shopping centre. What is more, it has a sky bridge at the height of 300 meters from the ground where you can have a spectacular bird’s eye view of the entire city.