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Flights to Riyadh in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riyadh

Thu 19/1112:35 -
1 stop13h 20m
Wed 25/1104:05 -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 27/10£285
Wed 2/1212:30 -
1 stop10h 05m
Mon 14/1202:40 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 27/10£286
Wed 2/1212:30 -
1 stop10h 05m
Mon 7/1202:40 -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 25/10£287
Tue 24/1112:30 -
1 stop11h 20m
Mon 30/1104:05 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 27/10£288
Tue 10/1112:55 -
1 stop10h 55m
Mon 23/1104:05 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 23/10£292
Wed 2/1212:30 -
1 stop10h 05m
Wed 16/1202:40 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 24/10£293
Mon 7/1209:30 -
1 stop13h 05m
Sun 13/1204:05 -
1 stop13h 30m
Deal found 23/10£296
Sat 5/1209:30 -
1 stop13h 05m
Fri 11/1204:05 -
1 stop15h 05m
Deal found 24/10£296
Thu 3/1212:35 -
1 stop10h 00m
Thu 24/1202:40 -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 27/10£300
Sat 5/1221:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 21/1211:15 -
1 stop16h 45m
Deal found 24/10£301
Thu 3/1212:15 -
1 stop10h 20m
Thu 10/1204:15 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 23/10£305
Wed 2/1212:15 -
1 stop10h 20m
Mon 7/1202:40 -
1 stop11h 30m
Deal found 25/10£311

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Return from

£285

One-way from

£149

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£431

Good round-trip deal

£516 or less

Good one-way deal

£345 or less
Ajet
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  • 19/11-25/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 50m total
  • London to Riyadh
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3/12-31/12
  • 3/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • London to Riyadh
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LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Sat 21/11

16:05-01:35

2 stops30h 30m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£150

LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Thu 3/12

09:00-01:35

2 stops13h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£153

LondonRiyadh

LTN London Luton - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

LTNRUH

London Luton

Wed 18/11

06:10-01:35

2 stops16h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£156

LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Tue 24/11

07:45-02:50

1 stop16h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£160

LondonRiyadh

LTN London Luton - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

LTNRUH

London Luton

Mon 9/11

06:00-01:35

2 stops16h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£160

LondonRiyadh

LGW London Gatwick - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

LGWRUH

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

12:15-02:50

1 stop11h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£170

LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Fri 20/11

09:30-01:35

1 stop13h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£170

LondonRiyadh

LTN London Luton - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

LTNRUH

London Luton

Thu 12/11

06:50-01:35

2 stops15h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Sun 22/11

09:30-01:35

1 stop13h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

LondonRiyadh

STN London Stansted - RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 23/11

10:55-01:35

1 stop11h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£173

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riyadh

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from London to Riyadh takes 10 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Riyadh from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Riyadh

The most flights from London to Riyadh are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Riyadh are SAUDIA, Virgin Atlantic and ITA Airways.

SAUDIA
SAUDIA
From £370
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From £146
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £431
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
From £360

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Riyadh?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Riyadh are Pegasus Airlines, Aegean Airlines and Ajet.

Rainfall in Riyadh by month

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.

Temperature in Riyadh by month

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Riyadh?

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Riyadh?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Riyadh should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,SAUDIA, andITA Airways to Saudi Arabia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
SAUDIA
7.3
Good
682 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
ITA Airways
6.8
Okay
1,408 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
Pegasus Airlines
6.6
Okay
603 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
697 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.

FAQs about flying to Riyadh

Getting around Riyadh

Once you have arrived on your flight to Riyadh and reached your onward destination, it is simple to discover many of the city’s attractions on foot. However, if you feel that you want to venture further afield it is best to look into travelling by taxi or hiring a car since Riyadh is a city whose transport is very much dominated by cars. Although it is widely accepted that women are forbidden from driving here, this is sometimes overlooked for foreign visitors.

Getting from the Airport to the City

Flights to Riyadh arrive 21 miles (33.7 km) north of the city at the Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH), which is currently only accessible by car hire or taxi. With a journey time to the city centre at around 30 minutes, it is relatively quick and simple to make your way from the airport to your onward destination. Taxis must be reserved before travel – but travellers are always advised to familiarise themselves with the typical charges beforehand to avoid potential scam artists.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh?

    Travelers will need to book flights to King Khaled Intl (RUH) if they wish to fly to Riyadh. The Riyadh airport is 18.7 mi from the city center. 17 airlines have flights to King Khaled Intl from London on a daily basis. Booking flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 flight from London per day.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Riyadh if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Riyadh on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Riyadh?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Riyadh.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Riyadh. One-way flights to Riyadh King Khaled Intl typically cost £21, while return flights cost around £59.

  • How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

    A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around £117, however they can be found for as little as £59.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Riyadh depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Riyadh, London offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Riyadh King Khaled Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Riyadh King Khaled Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Riyadh King Khaled Intl?

    Yes. Riyadh King Khaled Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Lahadhat Tented Camp is the closest property to Riyadh King Khaled Intl (0.0 mi away from Riyadh King Khaled Intl).

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