Cheap flights from Riyadh to London

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Cheapest round-trip flights $400
AJet 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Thu, Jun 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to London is currently $400
Cheapest one-way flight $180
Pegasus 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest one-way flight from Riyadh to London is currently $180
Cheapest nonstop flights $2,348
British Airways Nonstop 7 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Sat, Aug 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Riyadh to London is currently $2,348
Last-minute weekend getaway $427
AJet 1 stop 10 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Riyadh to London is currently $427
Cheapest business class flights $2,180
EgyptAir 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jun 20 — Fri, Jun 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Riyadh to London is currently $2,180
Fastest flight 7 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Riyadh to London takes 7 hr
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to London is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $295–480
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $390–590

Popular airlines from Riyadh to London

  • Saudia
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $580–1,150
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    RUH - LHR Every day
    79 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LHR Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $819
    Typical price: $510–920
    148 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $670
    Typical price: $610–920
    74 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LGW, LHR Every day
  • Emirates
    from $736
    Typical price: $740–1,150
    70 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
  • Gulf Air
    from $587
    Typical price: $610–1,050
    45 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LGW, LHR Every day
  • Etihad
    from $662
    Typical price: $540–950
    26 weekly connecting flights
    RUH - LHR Every day

Popular airports near Riyadh

  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
    Riyadh Saudi Arabia 29 min 17 mi
  • King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
    Dammam Saudi Arabia 4 hr 229 mi
  • Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ)
    Al Qassim Province Saudi Arabia 3 hr 42 min 211 mi
  • Al-Ahsa Airport (HOF)
    Al Hofuf Saudi Arabia 3 hr 26 min 180 mi

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 45 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 24 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Riyadh to London

The cheapest flights from Riyadh to London are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $295 to $480.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to London recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $400. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $180.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to London is $819, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to London is $670, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to London is $736, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to London is $587, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to London is $662, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to London starts at $400 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $180 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.
7 hr is the shortest flight time from Riyadh to London.
London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Riyadh to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Riyadh to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Riyadh to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, Saudia is the most popular. Saudia offers 17 nonstop flights and 79 connecting flights per week. Saudia flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 148 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Riyadh to London are:
  • Qatar Airways offers 74 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Emirates offers 70 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .
  • Gulf Air offers 45 connecting flights per week. Gulf Air flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
  • Etihad offers 26 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Riyadh and London.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Riyadh to London recently found on Google Flights was with AJet from $400. The cheapest one-way flight was with Pegasus from $180.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Riyadh to London is $819, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Riyadh to London is $670, flying from Jun 14 to Jun 21.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Riyadh to London is $736, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Gulf Air flight from Riyadh to London is $587, flying from Jun 20 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Etihad flight from Riyadh to London is $662, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
Saudia flies direct from Riyadh to London.
  • There are 17 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and London at price $427 is offered by AJet from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
Saudia flies direct from Riyadh to London.
  • There are 17 Saudia direct flights from Riyadh to London per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Riyadh to London on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Riyadh and London start at $2,348 from Sun, Aug 2 to Sat, Aug 8 with British Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Riyadh to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Riyadh and London start at $2,180 from Sat, Jun 20 to Fri, Jun 26 with EgyptAir.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Riyadh and London start at $400 from Fri, Jun 5 to Thu, Jun 11.
To book business class trips from Riyadh to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Riyadh and London starts at $427 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with AJet.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Riyadh and London at price $427 is offered by AJet from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Riyadh to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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