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Flights from London to Riyadh

Airlines Flying from London to Riyadh

Choose from 20 carriers that fly from London to Riyadh, including Saudia, Pegasus Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Saudia.
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Find direct flights from London to Riyadh within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £484 or return tickets from £541.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from London to Riyadh

The distance between London and Riyadh is about 4,948.16km. It takes around 6 hours 43 minutes on average to fly from London to Riyadh. The most popular month to Riyadh is July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price£80
Cheapest return ticket price£168
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,948.16km
Average flight time6 hours 43 minutes
Popular airlineSaudia

Find the best time to fly from London to Riyadh

The cheapest time for London to Riyadh flights: Nov 30 to Dec 7 — one way flight prices from £80.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Riyadh?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from London to Riyadh with the following airlines, including: Saudia Virgin Atlantic Pegasus Airlines British Airways AJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 43 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Riyadh (RUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from London to Riyadh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 54 flight per week flying from London to Riyadh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Saudia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- SV6998 (16:08) Virgin Atlantic: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- VS5709 (10:19)
  • The cheapest months to fly from London to Riyadh is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from London to Riyadh on November 22, 2025 with Wizz Air UK, with prices starting at £149.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Riyadh, with Heathrow Airport to King Khalid International Airport (LHR-RUH) is by far the most common option on this route: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
  • The time difference between Riyadh and London is 3h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Riyadh from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Riyadh, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Riyadh for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Saudi cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Riyadh in just over 6 hours 25 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of Saudi Arabia. With prices starting from just £45, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Riyadh and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Riyadh

Finding cheap flights from London to Riyadh is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Riyadh

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Riyadh, including British Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines

Flight time from London to Riyadh

Flight from London to Riyadh takes around 6 hours 25 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Riyadh

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Riyadh You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Riyadh The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Riyadh The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Riyadh The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Riyadh You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Riyadh Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.