Are there direct flights from London to Riyadh?

Direct flights from London to Riyadh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 4.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving a layover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common for this route across the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from London to Riyadh?

The typical direct flight time from London to Riyadh is approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes. This is based on a direct distance of 4941 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to about 11 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add several hours to the total travel duration.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Riyadh?

Historically, it has been significantly cheaper to fly from London to Riyadh with a layover. Connecting flights have a median price of $546, whereas direct flights are considerably more expensive, with a median price of $1035. This represents a premium of approximately 90% for choosing a direct route. Direct flights also constitute a smaller share of the available options, accounting for about 3.4% of routes across the trailing 90 days.

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London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

Flights from London to Riyadh cover a distance of 4910 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you can expect a substantial travel time, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

When looking for cheap flights from London to Riyadh, fares typically range from $486–$1008, with a median price of $696. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh is often in October, with a median fare of $261. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $327, and April, with a median fare of $335.

A typical journey from London to Riyadh takes about 6h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 1.

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £301 - £709

Prices for flights from London to Riyadh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Riyadh is typically between 301 GBP and 709 GBP. The current lowest deal is 197 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Oct 6-Oct 20.

now £197

Low £301

High £709

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

The cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh is January, with a median price of $327. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1171. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £327

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,171

Jan

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

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Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£406

£277

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£412

£281

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£398

£274

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£409

£276

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£412

£278

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Pegasus Airlines

£512

£282

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Riyadh

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

£517 → £282

45%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£520 → £288

45%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

£516 → £286

45%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

£479 → £281

41%

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London - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Riyadh are above the typical level, with a median price of $696.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October has the lowest median prices at $261, followed by January and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Direct flights from London to Riyadh typically take 6h 40m, while connecting flights average 13h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with most routes involving one stopover.

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Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Aviaexpress is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Riyadh route.

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Riyadh are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Riyadh, making it a good budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£169

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing a convenient option for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£196

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international gateway from London, offering many flight options to Riyadh.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£285

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is located close to the city center, offering convenient access for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£390

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure point for flights to Riyadh, located further east of London.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£276

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable option for flights to Riyadh, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£209

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is the primary gateway to Riyadh, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£165

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International is a major international hub within the same country, offering extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~380 km from Riyadh (approximately 4 hours drive)

💸 Flights from ~£202

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from London to Riyadh is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a flight has been observed at $441. Booking too early, such as 28-59 days out, has historically shown average prices around $953. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, flights have averaged $475, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be found, but the sweet spot remains just over a week prior to travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Riyadh is considered to be $486 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $696. For travelers seeking greater savings, prices below $486 represent the lower quartile of fares. Conversely, prices at or above $1008 indicate a more expensive fare, falling into the upper quartile of historical prices.

Historically, October has offered the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh, with a median price of $261. January and April also present more affordable options, with median prices of $327 and $335 respectively. These months stand in contrast to the annual median price of $696 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months based on historical trends over the trailing 270 days.

London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £301 - £709

Prices for flights from London to Riyadh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Riyadh is typically between 301 GBP and 709 GBP. The current lowest deal is 197 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Oct 6-Oct 20.

now £197

Low £301

High £709

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

January

Cheapest

Flights from £327

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,171

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Aviaexpress

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£406

£277

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£412

£281

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£398

£274

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£409

£276

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£412

£278

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Pegasus Airlines

£512

£282

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Riyadh

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

£517 → £282

45%

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

£520 → £288

45%

3 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 20

£516 → £286

45%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

£479 → £281

41%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Riyadh are above the typical level, with a median price of $696.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October has the lowest median prices at $261, followed by January and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Direct flights from London to Riyadh typically take 6h 40m, while connecting flights average 13h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 4.4% of recent flights are direct, with most routes involving one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Aviaexpress is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Riyadh route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Riyadh are frequent, appearing often in 30-day windows.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Riyadh, making it a good budget-friendly option.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£169

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing a convenient option for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£196

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international gateway from London, offering many flight options to Riyadh.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£285

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is located close to the city center, offering convenient access for flights to Riyadh.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£390

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure point for flights to Riyadh, located further east of London.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£276

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable option for flights to Riyadh, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£209

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is the primary gateway to Riyadh, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£165

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

King Fahd International (DMM)

King Fahd International is a major international hub within the same country, offering extensive global connectivity.

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$1,552

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Cheap Flights from London to Riyadh

Today’s best flight deals from London to Riyadh

London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

When is the best time to book flights from London to Riyadh?

How much should a flight from London to Riyadh cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh?

Are there direct flights from London to Riyadh?

What's the flight time from London to Riyadh?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from London to Riyadh?

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How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Riyadh

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Riyadh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Riyadh

Best Elite deals to Riyadh

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How much should a flight from London to Riyadh cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh?