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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Heathrow (RUH-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 20
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2:00 am - 8:45 amRUH-LHR
9h 45m1 stop
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7:30 am - 7:55 pmLHR-RUH
9h 25m1 stop
$442Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 20
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1:10 am - 5:20 pmRUH-LHR
18h 10m1 stop
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6:30 am - 10:10 pmLHR-RUH
13h 40m1 stop
$474LOT
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Sun, Jun 22 - Sun, Jun 29
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10:35 pm - 7:00 amRUH-LHR
10h 25m1 stop
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9:30 am - 2:45 amLHR-RUH
15h 15m1 stop
$522Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jun 24 - Mon, Sep 8
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4:20 am - 12:45 pmRUH-LHR
10h 25m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 8:45 amLHR-RUH
9h 50m1 stop
$525Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 3
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11:50 am - 5:25 pmRUH-LHR
7h 35mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 7:25 amLHR-RUH
7h 00mnonstop
$530Virgin Atlantic
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Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17
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12:00 pm - 8:30 pmRUH-LHR
10h 30m1 stop
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2:40 pm - 3:50 amLHR-RUH
11h 10m1 stop
$535SAUDIA
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Sun, Jul 6 - Fri, Jul 11
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8:25 am - 1:20 pmRUH-LHR
6h 55mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 6:35 amLHR-RUH
6h 35mnonstop
$537British Airways
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Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 25
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2:30 am - 12:40 pmRUH-LHR
12h 10m1 stop
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10:10 pm - 10:50 amLHR-RUH
10h 40m1 stop
$538SAUDIA
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Sun, Jul 13 - Tue, Aug 12
British Airways Logo
12:35 am - 5:30 amRUH-LHR
6h 55mnonstop
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10:00 pm - 6:35 amLHR-RUH
6h 35mnonstop
$552British Airways
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Thu, Jun 26 - Thu, Jul 3
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11:50 am - 5:25 pmRUH-LHR
7h 35mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 7:25 amLHR-RUH
7h 00mnonstop
$561Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to London flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to London to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from London Heathrow Airport back to Riyadh, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport is May, where tickets cost $550 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $774 and $699 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,213, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$198
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • How can I quickly and easily travel from downtown Riyadh to the Riyadh Airport?

    Taking a taxi is a convenient and popular way to get from downtown Riyadh to the airport. Taxis are readily available throughout the city, and you can easily hail one on the street or find them at designated taxi stands. It is recommended to use reputable taxi companies or ride-hailing apps like Uber or Careem for a reliable and safe journey. The travel time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it typically takes around 30 minutes to an hour.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Riyadh (RUH) to London (LHR) with friendly luggage policies?

    Several airlines, including British Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways, provide more flexibility with regard to the regulations governing checked baggage when traveling from Riyadh to London. These airlines provide free checked bags and carry-on luggage up to 33 lbs each. Additionally, these airlines have less expensive fees for additional checked bags compared to other carriers.

  • Which air trip from Riyadh to London has the most reasonable airfare options?

    A flight with a stopover from Riyadh (RUH) to London (LHR) is less costly than a direct flight. Airlines like Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways provide connecting flights on this route, which may be favorable for travelers on a low budget. These airlines' layover cities include Dubai, Istanbul, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, respectively.

  • What policies have the major airlines established for passengers flying with their pets from Riyadh to London?

    On flights from Riyadh (RUH) to London (LHR), you can fly with your pets on British Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates, or Lufthansa. As long as the total weight of the dog and the carrier falls under 25 lbs, flyers may transport pets in compliance with the specific regulations set by these airlines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport was $198 for a one-way ticket and $442 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Riyadh and London Heathrow Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to London, SAUDIA or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to London are SAUDIA and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of $736 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $548 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh and LHR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $326 or less one-way and $614 or less round-trip.
  • The most frequent entry point for business travelers flying from Riyadh (RUH) to London is Heathrow Airport (LHR). Numerous airline lounges and independent lounges can be found at LHR, offering business travelers an environment in which to unwind, work, or have meetings after landing. Workstations, private meeting rooms, showers, complimentary food and beverages, and other amenities are usually provided in these lounges.
  • Passengers flying with British Airways, Lufthansa, or Etihad Airways have the option of upgrading to a first-class cabin for their flight from Riyadh to London. This upgrade is available either during check-in or while making a reservation through the use of a bidding system. This deal gives travelers a chance to purchase first-class tickets at a discounted rate.
  • Consider utilizing British Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Emirates if you want to travel with your family from Riyadh to London. Due to the free in-flight Wi-Fi provided by these airlines, parents and children may access a number of entertainment alternatives, including TV episodes or kid-friendly cartoons.
  • Most eco-advocates prefer to fly out of Riyadh Airport (RUH) when going from Riyadh to London. This is because the airport places a strong emphasis on effective waste management techniques, including composting, recycling programs, and efforts to reduce garbage generation. To decrease the impact on the environment, adequate disposal and recycling procedures are also in place at RUH.
  • Consider spending the night at or close to RUH Airport if you want to catch the first flight from Riyadh to London. The Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel may make your trip more efficient given that it provides a complimentary airport shuttle service plus is situated close to the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Friday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Friday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

British Airways, Delta, Iberia, +2 more

British Airways, Delta, +3 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Riyadh to London

 
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 617 reviews
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.9Crew
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

10.0 ExcellentNadine, May 2025NUM - RUH
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I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

I think the staff was short. Being Vegan, I ordered a custom meal. The meal was not provided both two ways. I assume they forgot. They were short on staff. It was taking for ever to provide service. people were getting restless.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

I did not fly by vergin atlantic from bangalore to vasco da gama

Your flight delayed at Heathrow n I almost missed my mother funeral.you idiots. I had to waste 10 hours in different airports. Thank your stars I'm not suing you.

Miami airport needs more thorough signage. It was a long walk from my transport point to the check in desk,

Flight took off an hour late. Had to stay on the tarmac for half an hour after landing. Both annoying.

We had an unfortunate experience where we had to leave the aircraft after boarding, shortly before the scheduled takeoff time, and re-board. The reason given was that a passenger felt ill and had to cancel their plans and therefor their luggage had to be found and removed.

We’ve used VA before many times the experience is always been good they have lovely staff and the food is always delicious.

Everything about the flight was amazing from check in to boarding entertainment was okay food we didn’t try.

The crew was caring and attentive in making my flight comfortable as I was travelling with an injury.

Smooth Flight, Friendly crew, food offering on board was limited.

This is my second time to fly this year with Lufthansa and both times they dropped the ball. My ticket was very cheap and l would not be honest if l said that l had some high expectations for that price. Fly delay 6 hours. Screen in fey seats around me didn’t work. Food for dinner was ok but breakfast was so poor. We had connection in Frankfurt for Vienna. Because of delay they gave us fly with 30 min layover time. We got to Vienna but our baggage was late of course. Long story short it took us almost 24 hours to get to the final destination. Very bad experience

Professional crew and staff, very organized boarding and on time flights, baggage handling. Indian vegetarian meals were good, though could improve by offering Indian bread (naan/paratha/roti) as well. Very helpful pre flight emails with details of onboard experience 👍 Above average selection of movies. Consider offering more movies with subtitles and ratings indicators (e.g., IMDB scores).

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

We were disappointed not to be able to buy out preferred seat from date of my original booking, which was about 40 days before the trip. When we arrived in Hannover on the Oct 10 I tried every day and the weed site said I have to wait until ck in, did that and still was not able to. Get to the airport and out seats were separate from each other. The crew was able to get seats together, was not the most comfortable. Don’t understand why this happened.

Boarding was unorganised. The flight was very uncomfortable, the temperature was far too high. On requests to lower it nothing changed.

There is more space in this economy seat. It felt like a better layout, not so cramped.

Flight was late, with scheduled 50 min layover at Frankfurt. Arrived at gate A54, had to get to B5. We now had 35 min layover with delay, at top speed it took 30 min to get to B5 hot and bothered. Not good. Boarding in Lyon was normal chaos, shoving, and total disrespect for anyone beyond group 2. Boarding for Milan flight was more civilized as we all had to take a bus to plane.

Connecting from Germany with not enough time to go thru TSA and security so many times. Kayak or whomever doesn’t leave you enough time between flights. I made it with 5 min before my zone was called. Too stressful

The payment system was not working so was unable to connect wifi the entire flight

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

Absolutely the worst airline. Can’t find anything positive to say. We were in business which is the same as most airlines coach

everything to do with KAYAK was terrible. Your customer facing departments are utterly useless, timewasting and unhelpful.

I ordered short ribs for main course. It tasted sweet, really sweet. Horrible.

When checking our bags we were told our bags would go through our final destination. This did not happen. When boarding, after group 3 it was a free for all, everyone boards. When served lunch, I asked for anything without dairy, I was given popcorn and gummy snacks. She said she would come back with more options, she never did. Also, when traveling through London, they don’t tell you your gate number until 1 hour before flight leaves, causing everyone to run to their gate.

Full flight, but crew was great. No wifi and no seatback entertainment, so had to read...argh!

The screen didn’t work and I didn’t get the seat upgrade I paid $300 for. They were no help with that,

The crew did not really interact with me which was no problem as I was fine. I did see that they were somewhat short with some passengers but that was not common. Just in general, they did not seem friendly - no requirement to be so but I am used to a friendly crew on most flights. The food was just ok but with a flight that large, I would think it hard to make something more elaborate.

Paid $180 for seat selection, and selection essnt honored. Have to call for a refund.

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