What percentage of Riyadh to London flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, direct flights from Riyadh to London constituted a small portion of the available options, accounting for 2.6% of all flights. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that most routes between these two cities typically involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Riyadh to London?

The direct flight from Riyadh to London typically takes 7 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 4910 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 13 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

How much more do direct flights from Riyadh to London cost?

Historically, direct flights from Riyadh to London are significantly more expensive than connecting flights, with a premium of 67%. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for a direct flight was $1194, while connecting flights had a median price of $713. Direct flights also represent a small share of the market, making up only 2.5% of the available options.

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2027-02-24 – 2027-02-27
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Riyadh to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to London

For cheap flights from Riyadh to London, fares typically range from $564–$936, with a median of $707. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.

A typical journey from Riyadh to London takes approximately 7h 0m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time for this long-haul route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to London, January stands out with a median fare of $347. Other months offering more favorable prices include July, with a median of $628, and December, where the median fare is $631.

Most itineraries from Riyadh to London connect at least once, with only 2.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, extending the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to London

Regular price: $345 - $824

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

The regular price range for this route is $345 to $824. The current lowest deal is $384 with Valuair. This deal is for travel from Feb 24-Feb 27.

now $384

Low $345

High $824

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to London

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to London is January, with a median price of $347. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $969. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $347

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $969

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Direct flights from Riyadh to London

Saudia

Last-minute flights going from Riyadh to London

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (STN)

Saudia

$472

$458

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (STN)

Saudia

$414

$463

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (STN)

Saudia

$472

$465

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (STN)

Saudia

$509

$470

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (STN)

Saudia

$423

$470

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

RUH - London

Riyadh (RUH) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$459

$437

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$531 → $396

25%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$510 → $404

21%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$510 → $412

19%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$523 → $426

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Riyadh to London

Riyadh - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Riyadh to London are below the typical level at $384.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $347.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 7h 0m.

Direct flights from Riyadh to London typically take 7h 0m, while connecting flights average 16h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights are dominant, with 2.6% direct flights and a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers direct flights.

Saudia is an airline that offers direct flights on the Riyadh to London route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Riyadh to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Riyadh main airports to depart from

King Khalid International (RUH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~27 km from Riyadh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$341

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted is a good option for travelers seeking flights to London from Riyadh.

📍 ~49 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$314

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub offering a wide variety of short and long-haul destinations.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$417

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, booking flights from Riyadh to London 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $719. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1103. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price was $788, indicating that earlier booking generally leads to better value.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Riyadh to London is considered to be $564 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route during the same period was $707, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $936. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $564 mark.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to London, with a median price of $347. Other relatively inexpensive months include July, with a median price of $628, and December, with a median price of $631. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $707, indicating that January offers significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Riyadh to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Riyadh to London

How much is a round trip from Riyadh to London

Regular price: $345 - $824

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

The regular price range for this route is $345 to $824. The current lowest deal is $384 with Valuair. This deal is for travel from Feb 24-Feb 27.

now $384

Low $345

High $824

The cheapest time to fly from Riyadh to London

January

Cheapest

Flights from $347

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $969

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec