How long is the flight from London to Riyadh?

Airlines like Pegasus Airlines, ITA Airways, and Aegean Airlines fly from London to Riyadh in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 3068 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Riyadh round-trip?

Currently priced at £144, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from London to Riyadh and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aegean Airlines and Ajet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £156 and £161, respectively. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Riyadh one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £98. Aegean Airlines flights start at £168 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at £183 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London to Riyadh?

The most popular flight routes from London to Riyadh are London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl, London Gatwick - Riyadh King Khaled Intl and London Stansted - Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh?

On average you can expect to pay £1,074 for a flight from London to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is £264 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at £343.

What are the most reliable airlines from London to Riyadh?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Riyadh are Delta (93%), Virgin Atlantic (88%) and SAUDIA (86%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Riyadh?

Before booking your flight from London to Riyadh check out the most popular airlines for this route: SAUDIA, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from London?

If you book a flight to Riyadh from London, you will be flying to King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh. There are 3 flights from London to King Khaled Intl per day from 17 different airlines.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from London to Riyadh?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Riyadh 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London to Riyadh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Riyadh (average of £424). Flying from London to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £618). 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.

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

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from London to Riyadh by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from London to Riyadh

The most flights from LON to RUH are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London to Riyadh flights typically cost between £290 and £579 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £297 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–12 Oct).

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

Istanbul (SAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from London to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

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

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £129.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 25m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

How often are flights from London to Riyadh delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Riyadh?

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Riyadh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Virgin Atlantic,SAUDIA, andGulf Air from London to Riyadh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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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

7.4

Good

694 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

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694 reviews

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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

685 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

244 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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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

628 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from London?
If you book a flight to Riyadh from London, you will be flying to King Khaled Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is located 18.7 mi from the center of Riyadh. There are 3 flights from London to King Khaled Intl per day from 17 different airlines.
How long is the flight from London to Riyadh?
Airlines like Pegasus Airlines, ITA Airways, and Aegean Airlines fly from London to Riyadh in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 3068 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Riyadh round-trip?
Currently priced at £144, Pegasus Airlines will fly you from London to Riyadh and back. In addition to Pegasus Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Aegean Airlines and Ajet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £156 and £161, respectively. Users have found that Pegasus Airlines is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Riyadh one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Pegasus Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £98. Aegean Airlines flights start at £168 while deals on Royal Jordanian start at £183 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from London to Riyadh?
The most popular flight routes from London to Riyadh are London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl, London Gatwick - Riyadh King Khaled Intl and London Stansted - Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from London to Riyadh?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from London to Riyadh are Delta (93%), Virgin Atlantic (88%) and SAUDIA (86%).
What are the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh?
On average you can expect to pay £1,074 for a flight from London to Riyadh. The cheapest flight overall is £264 while the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl) is currently priced at £343.
Can I find deals for flights from London to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on London to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from London to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Riyadh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Riyadh 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 London to Riyadh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Riyadh (average of £424). Flying from London to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £618). 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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Pegasus Airlines	Cheapest£144	Average£384	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£156	Average£449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Ajet	Cheapest£161	Average£269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ajet flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£286	Average£509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
LOT	Cheapest£303	Average£413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LOT flights
Air France	Cheapest£328	Average£502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£329	Average£383	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Royal Jordanian	Cheapest£361	Average£412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Royal Jordanian flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£370	Average£650	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
ITA Airways	Cheapest£395	Average£461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search ITA Airways flights

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from London to Riyadh by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from London to Riyadh

Explore weekly flight availability from London to Riyadh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 September 2026.

The most flights from LON to RUH are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

London to Riyadh flights typically cost between £290 and £579 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £297 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–12 Oct).

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

Share of one-stop return flights from London to Riyadh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (SAW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from London to Riyadh on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (SAW) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £129.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London to Riyadh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 25m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London to Riyadh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 03m.

How often are flights from London to Riyadh delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between London and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Riyadh flights?

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to Riyadh?

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London to Riyadh. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 5 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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London to Riyadh flights typically cost between £290 and £579 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £297 on Multiple Airlines (23 Sept–12 Oct).