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 £317. Airlines will cover a distance of 3281 mi.

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?

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How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

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Round-trip from	£306
One-way from	£103
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Cheapest in	December
Average price	£528

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35h 45m total
Riyadh to Edinburgh

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14h 00m total
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RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/10

02:50-14:50

2 stops14h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 3/10

05:10-21:35

3 stops18h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£123

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RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/11

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£168

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 21/11

21:30-10:55

2 stops16h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£171

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 16/9

05:10-07:20

3 stops28h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£185

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 20/11

16:25-23:45

3 stops34h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£197

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 19/11

10:30-23:50

2 stops40h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£199

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 17/9

05:20-08:35

1 stop29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£239

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/11

02:40-10:55

1 stop11h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/11

12:00-01:35

1 stop10h 35m

£317

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/10

02:50-12:25

1 stop11h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

07:35-04:05

2 stops18h 30m

£342

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Edinburgh flights typically cost between £373 and £613 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £304 on Multiple Airlines (4 Nov–7 Nov).

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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 £317. Airlines will cover a distance of 3281 mi.
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?
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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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