$243 Find Cheap Flights from London to Riyadh - Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 4:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 12:32 am.

The flight takes about 6h 32m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh takes 6h 32m, covering 3,068 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh range from $646 to $955, with an average of $797 over the past 12 months. Anything below $646 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $797 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $562 round-trip via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared to $858 for nonstop.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 94% on time
• British Airways: 85% on time
• Riyadh Air: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways and SAUDIA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Final Rentals

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $734 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $909, a difference of $175.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Riyadh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• British Airways

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 38m, compared with 9h 39m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 39m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre, Kingdom Center and Al Faisaliyah Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.