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

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

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 03m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £473.

How often are flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Edinburgh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 74 minutes.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 35m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Istanbul (SAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Edinburgh on Cheapflights.

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

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

How long is the flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

A quick flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh can take about 11h 15m. Pegasus Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £225. Airlines will cover a distance of 3281 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip from £460. This flight start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RUH to EDI?

When flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Edinburgh

Round-trip from	£207
One-way from	£160
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	£497

12/11-20/11
3 total stops
27h 45m total
Riyadh to Edinburgh

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3/11
2 total stops
40h 50m total
Riyadh to Edinburgh

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 October 2025.

Wed 12/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1106:15EDI - RUH

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£207

Wed 26/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1220:05EDI - RUH

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£210

Mon 1/1221:30RUH - EDI

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/1207:50EDI - RUH

3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/10£229

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Wed 12/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1106:15EDI - RUH

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£207

Thu 15/102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mPegasus Airlines

Fri 23/112:05EDI - RUH

1 stop10h 30mPegasus Airlines

Deal found 27/10£225

Wed 26/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1212:05EDI - RUH

1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£220

Thu 15/102:40RUH - EDI

2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/106:45EDI - RUH

2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10£274

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Wed 12/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1106:15EDI - RUH

2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£207

Wed 26/1102:40RUH - EDI

1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/1220:05EDI - RUH

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10£210

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/11

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

06:15-01:45

2 stops16h 30m

£207

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/12

12:05-18:05

1 stop27h 00m

£220

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/1

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

12:05-01:35

1 stop10h 30m

£225

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 15/1

02:40-22:45

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

06:45-01:35

2 stops15h 50m

£274

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/11

18:10-08:00

2 stops40h 50m

£160

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/11

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

£186

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh (average of £156). Flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of £522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,483 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,483 reviews

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,483 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

ALG - LGW

Didn't like anything from this flight starting with the lady at the counter. Nasty attitude.

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How long is the flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?
A quick flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh can take about 11h 15m. Pegasus Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £225. Airlines will cover a distance of 3281 mi.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip from £460. This flight start at 8% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh (average of £156). Flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh in March is currently the most expensive (average of £522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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