How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh?

Airlines like Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from United Kingdom to Riyadh in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3068 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £91 on Ajet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Pegasus Airlines from £95 and British Airways from £159 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 United Kingdom to Riyadh?

The most popular route from United Kingdom to Riyadh is London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Riyadh King Khaled Intl or London Stansted - Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh?

Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh? While on average our users pay £1,048, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £269. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), is priced around £327.

What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Riyadh?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh consider choosing Delta (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or SAUDIA (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

When booking a flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh, you may want to consider flying on SAUDIA, Pegasus Airlines or Virgin Atlantic as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Riyadh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh (average of £430). Flying from United Kingdom to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £630). 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 GB to RUH?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Kingdom to Riyadh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Riyadh

The most flights from GB0 to RUH are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Riyadh delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Riyadh?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 the United Kingdom 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

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694 reviews

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

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1 / 20

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Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

SAUDIA

7.3

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683 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

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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.

Gulf Air

7.2

Good

243 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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,236 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

6.6

Okay

620 reviews

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

694 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Edwin,May 2026

LHR - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from United Kingdom?
Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh.
How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
Airlines like Ajet, Pegasus Airlines, and ITA Airways fly from United Kingdom to Riyadh in about 8h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 23h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3068 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Riyadh one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £91 on Ajet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Pegasus Airlines from £95 and British Airways from £159 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
The most popular route from United Kingdom to Riyadh is London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Riyadh King Khaled Intl or London Stansted - Riyadh King Khaled Intl.
What are the most reliable airlines from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh consider choosing Delta (93%), Virgin Atlantic (93%) or SAUDIA (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
Looking for the cheapest flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh? While on average our users pay £1,048, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £269. The most popular route (London Heathrow - Riyadh King Khaled Intl), is priced around £327.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Riyadh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Riyadh?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Riyadh (average of £430). Flying from United Kingdom to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £630). 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£147	Average£367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Pegasus Airlines flights
Royal Jordanian	Cheapest£160	Average£468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Aegean Airlines	Cheapest£161	Average£459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time87%	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Ajet	Cheapest£164	Average£274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Ajet flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£291	Average£526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
LOT	Cheapest£309	Average£421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search LOT flights
Air France	Cheapest£335	Average£529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£336	Average£459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Riyadh Air	Cheapest£343	Average£595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Riyadh Air flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£376	Average£623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights

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

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 27 September 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Kingdom to Riyadh in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Riyadh

The most flights from GB0 to RUH are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Riyadh delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Riyadh have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

Over the past year, Virgin Atlantic have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 18 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Riyadh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to Riyadh. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Riyadh flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings 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 the United Kingdom 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.

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