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£146+ Cheap flights to Riyadh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RUH
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
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Flights to Riyadh in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Riyadh
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Riyadh. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Sat 27/616:05
STN
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RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Ajet
Mon 3/802:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 11/6£303
Sat 27/616:05
STN
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RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Ajet
Fri 31/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 11/6£303
Mon 22/614:40
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£305
Sun 28/616:00
STN
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RUH
1 stop31h 40m
Ajet
Sat 18/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop16h 30m
Ajet
Deal found 10/6£306
Mon 29/615:40
STN
-
RUH
1 stop32h 00m
Ajet
Sat 1/802:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 10/6£306
Sun 21/611:50
STN
-
RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Thu 9/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 12/6£307
Sat 27/616:05
STN
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RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Ajet
Sat 11/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 11/6£308
Fri 26/611:50
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/705:10
RUH
-
STN
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£309
Mon 29/623:00
STN
-
RUH
1 stop24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 14/705:10
RUH
-
STN
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£309
Mon 29/615:40
STN
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RUH
1 stop32h 00m
Ajet
Fri 31/702:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 10/6£310
Mon 29/611:50
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Sun 2/802:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 11/6£312
Wed 1/715:20
LGW
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RUH
1 stop10h 45m
Pegasus Airlines
Wed 15/705:10
RUH
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LGW
1 stop11h 05m
Pegasus Airlines
Deal found 12/6£338

Find flight deals to Riyadh

Find the latest flights to Riyadh in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 June 2026.

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£303

One-way from

£146

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Average price

£513

Good round-trip deal

£539 or less

Good one-way deal

£297 or less
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  • 27/6-3/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 45m total
  • London to Riyadh
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  • 25h 00m total
  • London to Riyadh
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LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Sat 14/11

10:45-01:35

1 stop11h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/11

02:40-09:40

1 stop10h 00m

£327

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Fri 26/6

15:40-01:40

1 stop32h 00m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 3/7

05:10-13:35

1 stop10h 25m

£369

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Fri 27/11

12:30-01:35

1 stop10h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 30/11

02:40-14:35

1 stop14h 55m

£411

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

00:20-04:05

1 stop25h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 6/7

05:10-23:10

1 stop20h 00m

£414

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

00:20-04:05

1 stop25h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/7

05:10-08:25

1 stop29h 15m

£414

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Fri 11/9

19:00-00:10

1 stop27h 10m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 18/9

05:10-17:40

1 stop14h 30m

£416

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

00:20-04:05

1 stop25h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 2/7

05:10-23:10

1 stop20h 00m

£455

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 29/6

00:20-04:05

1 stop25h 45m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 4/7

01:20-15:40

1 stop16h 20m

£455

LondonRiyadh

LCY - RUH

LCYRUH

London City

Tue 7/7

06:45-21:20

2 stops12h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 21/7

01:45-13:10

2 stops13h 25m

£460

LondonRiyadh

LCY - RUH

LCYRUH

London City

Wed 8/7

06:45-21:20

2 stops12h 35m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 12/7

01:45-13:10

2 stops13h 25m

£462

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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 9 hours 2 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 Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 British Airways.

SAUDIA
SAUDIA
From £374
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From £145
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £451
British Airways
British Airways
From £474

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

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Riyadh by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 18 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 8 June 2026.

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 Thursday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Riyadh. Reviews last updated 13 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Virgin Atlantic,SAUDIA, andPegasus Airlines 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
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
690 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

First time flying with Virgin. It was everything I hoped it would be.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,047 reviews
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
690 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Food

6.9

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

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. 16 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 3 flights 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, Pegasus Airlines 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 £65, while return flights cost around £115.

  • How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

    A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around £159, however they can be found for as little as £115.

  • 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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