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 flights. Historically, direct flights have accounted for 6.2% of the options. For flights with layovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

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, covering a distance of 4941 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 13 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the impact of layovers on overall journey duration.

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

Historically, flying with a layover from London to Riyadh has been cheaper than flying direct. The median price for connecting flights has been $763, while direct flights have a median price of $1208. This represents a premium of 58% for direct flights. Direct flights also make up a smaller portion of the available options, accounting for 6.2% of all flights in the trailing 90 days.

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London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

Flights from London to Riyadh typically cover a distance of 4,941 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from London to Riyadh, fares are currently below the typical level for this route. Prices for this journey typically range from $627 to $938, with a median fare of $776. Currently, no recent fares have been classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh, March stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $313. Other cost-effective options include January, where the median fare is $577, and November, with a median fare of $699.

The majority of itineraries for this route are connecting flights, as only 6.2% of recent fares from London to Riyadh are for direct flights. For the remaining itineraries, most involve two or more connections.

A typical journey from London to Riyadh, including connections, takes approximately 16h 55m. For direct flights, the median flight time is 6h 40m.

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £328 - £529

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 328 GBP and 529 GBP. The current lowest deal is 307 GBP with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Apr 15-Apr 20.

now £307

Low £328

High £529

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

The cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh is March, with a median price of $313. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $940. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £313

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £940

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£425

£308

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£394

£316

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£408

£316

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£340

£297

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£424

£301

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£339

£302

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£461 → £326

29%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

£461 → £327

29%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

£443 → £326

26%

19 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 21

£399 → £312

22%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Riyadh are below the typical level at $776.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $313

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh, with a median price of $313.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

The median flight duration for direct flights from London to Riyadh is 6 hours 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia offers direct flights from London to Riyadh, with 1 direct deal available.

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Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from London to Riyadh are rare, based on recent 30-day trends.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Riyadh, making it a good value departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~£239

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing many flight options for your trip to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£299

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering extensive connections for flights to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£354

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located, offering a close-to-city departure point for Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£451

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure option for flights from the London area to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£346

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable choice for flights to Riyadh, offering another London departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~£275

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£187

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 ~£280

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Historically, the best time to book flights from London to Riyadh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been around $718. Booking closer to the departure date, such as 0-6 days out, generally sees prices increase significantly, with an average of $1073. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance usually results in higher prices, averaging $868.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Riyadh is considered to be $627 or less. The median price for this route has been $776. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares falling below $938. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh, with a median price of $313. January also offers more affordable options, with a median price of $577. The annual median price for this route is $776, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings. These insights are based on data from the trailing 270 days.

London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

A typical journey from London to Riyadh, including connections, takes approximately 16h 55m. For direct flights, the median flight time is 6h 40m.

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £328 - £529

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between 328 GBP and 529 GBP. The current lowest deal is 307 GBP with Pegasus Airlines, for travel from Apr 15-Apr 20.

now £307

Low £328

High £529

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

March

Cheapest

Flights from £313

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £940

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£425

£308

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£394

£316

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£408

£316

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£340

£297

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£424

£301

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Valuair

£339

£302

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

£461 → £326

29%

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

£461 → £327

29%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

£443 → £326

26%

19 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 21

£399 → £312

22%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Riyadh are below the typical level at $776.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest at $313

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh, with a median price of $313.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

The median flight duration for direct flights from London to Riyadh is 6 hours 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights

Saudia offers direct flights from London to Riyadh, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare on this route

Deals for flights from London to Riyadh are rare, based on recent 30-day trends.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers the cheapest flights to Riyadh, making it a good value departure option.

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

💸 Flights from ~£239

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing many flight options for your trip to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£299

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub, offering extensive connections for flights to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£354

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located, offering a close-to-city departure point for Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£451

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides another departure option for flights from the London area to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£346

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is a viable choice for flights to Riyadh, offering another London departure point.

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

💸 Flights from ~£275

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

King Khalid International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from London to Riyadh.

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

💸 Flights from ~£187

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.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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$7,594

$5,886

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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 below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $313

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are rare 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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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 below the typical level

March is historically cheapest at $313

Direct flights take 6h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Saudia offers direct flights

Deals are rare 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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Dec 11

Dec 24

Dec 25

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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?