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£143+ 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RUH
27 May — 3 Jun1
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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 27 April 2026.

Thu 18/622:25
STN
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RUH
1 stop27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/605:50
RUH
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STN
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£219
Wed 17/614:40
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RUH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/605:50
RUH
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STN
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£222
Mon 25/511:50
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Fri 19/602:50
RUH
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STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 25/4£244
Sun 7/611:50
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Sat 13/602:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 23/4£245
Sun 7/611:50
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Thu 11/602:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 26/4£245
Fri 8/511:50
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/505:10
RUH
-
STN
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£248
Thu 4/616:45
STN
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RUH
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/602:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£250
Wed 13/511:50
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 50m
Ajet
Tue 9/602:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Ajet
Deal found 24/4£251
Thu 4/614:40
STN
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RUH
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/602:50
RUH
-
STN
1 stop10h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£253
Thu 4/614:40
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RUH
1 stop11h 25m
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Wed 10/602:50
RUH
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STN
1 stop10h 00m
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Deal found 26/4£253
Tue 12/512:15
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RUH
1 stop13h 50m
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Sat 16/502:50
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1 stop10h 00m
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Deal found 22/4£254
Sat 6/614:40
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RUH
1 stop11h 25m
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Fri 12/602:50
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1 stop10h 00m
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Deal found 26/4£256

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 27 April 2026.

Return from

£219

One-way from

£143

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December

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Average price

£423

Good round-trip deal

£443 or less

Good one-way deal

£290 or less
Ajet
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  • 18/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • London to Riyadh
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  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • London to Riyadh
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Cheapest return flight

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

11:50-01:40

1 stop11h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 9/5

02:50-10:50

1 stop10h 00m

£286

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 25/5

11:50-01:40

1 stop11h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 29/5

02:50-10:50

1 stop10h 00m

£297

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Sun 17/5

12:15-04:05

1 stop13h 50m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 7/6

05:10-13:35

1 stop10h 25m

£313

LondonRiyadh

LTN - RUH

LTNRUH

London Luton

Wed 10/6

07:00-00:40

1 stop15h 40m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 17/6

15:25-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

£326

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Wed 17/6

14:40-04:05

1 stop11h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 20/6

05:10-08:25

1 stop29h 15m

£341

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Sat 6/6

19:00-04:05

1 stop31h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 13/6

05:10-15:40

1 stop12h 30m

£341

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Thu 18/6

07:50-04:05

1 stop18h 15m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/6

05:10-23:10

1 stop20h 00m

£341
Fastest return journey

LondonRiyadh

STN - RUH

STNRUH

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

16:45-04:05

1 stop9h 20m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 21/6

05:10-13:35

1 stop10h 25m

£341

LondonRiyadh

LTN - RUH

LTNRUH

London Luton

Tue 9/6

08:00-04:05

2 stops18h 05m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 16/6

15:25-16:30

1 stop27h 05m

£344

LondonRiyadh

LTN - RUH

LTNRUH

London Luton

Sun 7/6

07:15-00:40

1 stop15h 25m

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 14/6

15:25-15:55

1 stop26h 30m

£354

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Riyadh

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.

How long is the flight to Riyadh?

On average, a flight from London to Riyadh takes 9 hours 13 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.

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 18 April 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.

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
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic
From £414
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
From £144
British Airways
British Airways
From £432

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).

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 27 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic, 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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
688 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
640 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,916 reviews
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rehman,Mar 2026

LHE - RUH

Amazing, My wife loved the airline and staff. She commented food served didn’t taste good. Thats all

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 4 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 £30, while return flights cost around £90.

  • How much is a return flight to Riyadh?

    A return flight to Riyadh will typically cost around £500, however they can be found for as little as £90.

  • 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 40 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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