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$91 Flights from London (LOND) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Cheapest deal$213
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration6 hours and 38 minutes
Most popular airlineBritish Airways

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Flight deals from London to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $213. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Riyadh.$91 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 30.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Luton on Fri, Jan 30, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.
Riyadh.$121 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 11.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Wed, Mar 11, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
Riyadh.$123 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 6.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Fri, Feb 6, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $123, select.
Riyadh.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 30.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from London Stansted on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.
Riyadh.$153 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 5.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Gatwick on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Riyadh.$154 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 13.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Sat, Jun 13, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $154, select.
Riyadh.$156 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 21.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Tue, Apr 21, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Riyadh.$156 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Riyadh.$156 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 9.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Sat, May 9, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.
Riyadh.$174 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 2.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Thu, Jul 2, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Riyadh.$183 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from London Stansted on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.
Riyadh.$400 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 15.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departing from London Heathrow on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $400, select.
Riyadh.$666 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 30.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from London Heathrow on Tue, Dec 30, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $666, select.
Riyadh.$671 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 11.One-way flight with Saudia.Outbound direct flight with Saudia departing from London Heathrow on Wed, Mar 11, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $671, select.
Riyadh.$678 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 19.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Atlantic departing from London Heathrow on Mon, Jan 19, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
Riyadh.$679 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 1.One-way flight with Virgin Atlantic.Outbound direct flight with Virgin Atlantic departing from London Heathrow on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in January.
Dec
from $124
Jan
from $91
Feb
from $123
Mar
from $121
Apr
from $156
May
from $156
Jun
from $154
Jul
from $174
Aug
from $183
Sep
from $156
Oct
from $153
Nov
from $400

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

London to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

Finding cheap flights from London to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London to Riyadh is $213. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
6 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from London to Riyadh.
Saudia, Virgin Atlantic and Delta fly direct from London to Riyadh.
There are 99 flights per week flying from London to Riyadh, as of December 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Riyadh Airport on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 6 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

  • London has numerous airports to leave from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.

  • The average time for a direct London to King Khaled International Airport flight is 6 hours 40 minutes.

  • The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh.

  • With 36 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is the most popular route. Saudia operates the earliest flight at 10am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from LHR to RUH is with Virgin Atlantic at 10:25pm.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to RUH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • If you're traveling during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) take off from this terminal.

  • Top airlines that operate direct flights from London to King Khaled International Airport departing LHR include:

  • The top choice among passengers flying between LHR and RUH is Saudia.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is British Airways. Its services land as scheduled 71.08% of the time.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to RUH. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Located around 19 miles from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you have an early flight from London to King Khaled International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:

  • When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Split up your flight from London to King Khaled International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and RUH are:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • You can get to LGW from the center of London in approximately 1 hour 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 50 miles or so.

  • Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RUH flight:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • Reserve a plane ticket from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) out of Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and RUH include:

    • Vienna International Airport (VIE)

    • Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

    • Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)

  • The trip to STN from the center of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 40 miles or so.

  • Make catching an early London to King Khaled International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:

  • Flights that depart from STN land at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.

About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've arrived on a late flight from London to King Khaled International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are great options near RUH.

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and experience the lesser-explored corners of Riyadh and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your London to King Khaled International Airport flight.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • $91 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start from $213. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • To score cheap flights from London to RUH, book your ticket one month before your planned departure.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a London to King Khaled International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to RUH.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London to King Khaled International Airport.

The best time to fly from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to King Khaled International Airport (RUH). July is the peak month for travel to Riyadh. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.

  • Before locking in your London to RUH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Riyadh, with temperatures ranging from 79ºF to 111ºF.

  • January sees temperatures of between 45ºF and 73ºF. Search for cheap tickets from London to King Khaled International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Riyadh

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Saudi Arabia is home to plenty of other exciting cities to add to your itinerary, such as Al Kharj. Around 95 miles south-east of Riyadh, drop by popular sights like Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque while you're there.

  • Your trip through Saudi Arabia wouldn't be complete without visiting Sājir. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is a highlight in this destination, which is about 130 miles west of Riyadh.

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