Are there direct flights from London to Riyadh?

Direct flights from London to Riyadh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 4.4% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one.

What's the flight time from London to Riyadh?

The typical direct flight from London to Riyadh has a duration of 6 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 4941 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median flight time of 11 hours and 50 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel duration between direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, it has been significantly cheaper to fly with a layover from London to Riyadh. Connecting flights had a median price of $546 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, on the other hand, were considerably more expensive, with a median price of $1035, representing a premium of 90% over connecting options. Direct flights also constituted a smaller share of available options, at 3.4%.

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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 kilometers, making this a long-haul international route. Right now, fares for this route typically range from $486 to $1008, with a median price of $696. Currently, prices are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When looking for cheap flights from London to Riyadh, the data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $261. Other cost-effective options include January, with a median fare of $327, and April, where the median fare is around $335.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 4.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct, travelers can expect to make 1 stopover.

A typical journey from London to Riyadh, including connections, takes approximately 6h 40m. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £304 - £629

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Riyadh is from 304 GBP to 629 GBP. The current lowest deal is 218 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Sep 18-Sep 29.

now £218

Low £304

High £629

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

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Direct flights from London to Riyadh

Aviaexpress

Last-minute flights going from London to Riyadh

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Ryanair

£583

£350

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Riyadh

London (LTN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Aero Services Executive

£562

£320

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Riyadh

London (LHR) - Riyadh (RUH)

Aegean Airlines

£669

£441

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Riyadh

London (STN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Ryanair

£526

£342

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Riyadh

London (LHR) - Riyadh (RUH)

Aegean Airlines

£638

£462

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Riyadh

London (LTN) - Riyadh (RUH)

Wizz Air UK, Faso Airways

£405

£257

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 7

£562 → £320

43%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

£583 → £350

40%

2 nights

Aug 3 - Aug 5

£669 → £441

34%

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

£526 → £342

35%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Riyadh

London - Riyadh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Riyadh are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for prices as low as $261

Historically, October, January, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 6h 40m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 95.6% of recent deals, with one stopover being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Aviaexpress offers direct flights

Aviaexpress is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from London to Riyadh appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers flights to Riyadh, providing a good option for travelers seeking departures from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£257

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides flights to Riyadh, serving as a convenient departure point for your journey.

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

💸 Flights from ~£283

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow offers flights to Riyadh, making it a major departure hub for international travel.

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

💸 Flights from ~£360

London City (LCY)

London City offers flights to Riyadh, ideal for travelers looking for a departure airport closer to the city.

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

💸 Flights from ~£442

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend provides flights to Riyadh, offering another departure choice for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~£380

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers flights to Riyadh, serving as an accessible departure airport for many travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~£305

Riyadh main airports to arrive at

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£257

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 ~£283

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Riyadh

Historically, the optimal window for booking flights from London to Riyadh is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $441. Booking too early, such as 28-59 days out, saw average prices rise to $953. Even last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel were more expensive, averaging $475.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Riyadh was considered to be $486 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $696. Prices historically tend to increase significantly beyond this threshold, with 75% of prices observed being $1008 or higher.

Historically, October has offered the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh, with a median price of $261. January and April also presented more affordable options, with median prices of $327 and $335 respectively. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $696.

London to Riyadh: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Riyadh

A typical journey from London to Riyadh, including connections, takes approximately 6h 40m. This duration accounts for the common connecting itineraries on this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from London to Riyadh

Regular price: £304 - £629

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Riyadh is from 304 GBP to 629 GBP. The current lowest deal is 218 GBP with Wizz Air UK for travel from Sep 18-Sep 29.

now £218

Low £304

High £629

The cheapest time to fly from London to Riyadh

January

Cheapest

Flights from £327

November

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,171

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Sep

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Dec