Flights from London to Riyadh: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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4939 km

Distance

Direct flights to Riyadh

Weather now

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+75°F

Clear sky

Airports

RUH

28km

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November

2025

Flight prices from London to Riyadh

Typically the return flight from London to Riyadh costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Riyadh?

Here are approximate min and max prices for London to Riyadh flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that October might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $104 to $111. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be March with a price range of $106 – $112.

Is Riyadh an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from London to Riyadh with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Direct flights from London to Riyadh

There are 3 airlines that fly directly from London to Riyadh: British Airways, Saudia, Virgin Atlantic if you are departing from London. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from Heathrow Airport. Most airlines arrive to King Khalid International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Wednesday.

Airlines that have direct flights from London to Riyadh

British Airways

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Saudia

LHR

RUH

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Virgin Atlantic

LHR

RUH

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The above ratings are provided by Trustpilot.

Airlines that have connecting flights from London to Riyadh

There are 10 other airlines that fly from London to Riyadh, including British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and others.

British Airways

Emirates

Turkish Airlines

Qatar Airways

Airports in Riyadh and London

Riyadh has 1 airport and London has 10 airports.

Riyadh

London

King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

http://www.kkia.gov.sa/

28 km from Riyadh city center.

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Taxi

~25 min.

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Bus

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

3 airlines with direct flights

Which airport in Riyadh is better?

The closest airport to Riyadh city center is King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with 28 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from King Khalid International Airport (RUH), trip will take 25 min. Most airlines like British Airways, Saudia, Virgin Atlantic with direct flights are flying to King Khalid International Airport (RUH).

Planning a trip from London to Riyadh? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Riyadh looks currently:

Thu, 20 November

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+75°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

23 %

Fri, 21 November

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+75°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

21 %

Sat, 22 November

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+73°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

23 %

Sun, 23 November

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+73°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

13 %

Mon, 24 November

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+75°F

Scattered clouds

4 m/s

9 %

Tue, 25 November

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+75°F

Clear sky

2 m/s

11 %

Wed, 26 November

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+77°F

Clear sky

3 m/s

9 %

Thu, 27 November

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+79°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

11 %

Fri, 28 November

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+79°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

12 %

Sat, 29 November

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+81°F

Clear sky

9 m/s

13 %

Sun, 30 November

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+77°F

Few clouds

5 m/s

13 %

Mon, 01 December

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+72°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

29 %

Tue, 02 December

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+73°F

Clear sky

4 m/s

31 %

Wed, 03 December

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+72°F

Clear sky

5 m/s

31 %

Thu, 04 December

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+77°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

23 %

Fri, 05 December

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+75°F

Broken clouds

7 m/s

25 %

How expensive is Riyadh?

Riyadh prices compared to London:

Riyadh is in average 41% cheaper than London. The biggest difference is Bu. The smallest difference is Clothing (+5%) and Utilities (-14%).

Some Price Examples (vs London):

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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$9.05 vs $28.08

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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$54.36 vs $112.31

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McMeal at McDonalds

$9.05 vs $11.23

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Cappuccino (regular)

$4.71 vs $5.48

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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.00 vs $2.81

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Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.33 vs $2.12

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Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$1.98 vs $1.76

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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.98 vs $1.89

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Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.76 vs $4.16

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Local Cheese (1kg)

$8.85 vs $12.79

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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$9.71 vs $11.55

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Banana (1kg)

$1.96 vs $2.05

Riyadh in average is 41% cheaper

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The biggest difference is Buy, Rent, Childcare prices.

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FAQ

Flying from London to Riyadh? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Riyadh has?

There are 1 of airport in Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport. The closest one is King Khalid International Airport which is 28 km away.

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How far is it to fly between London and Riyadh?

A passenger flying direct from London to Riyadh will travel around 4939 km.

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How long does it take to travel from London to Riyadh?

You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.

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What’s the weather like in Riyadh?

On average you could expect +57°F in January to +99°F in July. Currently, it is Clear sky and +75°F in Riyadh.

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Is there a direct connection between London and Riyadh?

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Riyadh. You can fly to Riyadh 2 days a week: Saturday, Wednesday.

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Which airlines offer direct flights from London to Riyadh?

Here are the airlines that have direct connections from London to Riyadh: British Airways, Saudia, Virgin Atlantic.

Riyadh guide

Riyadh themes

This is what Riyadh is known for:

Location

Riyadh is located in Saudi Arabia, 4939 km away from London:

Riyadh time zone

Riyadh jest o 3 godziny przed London, gdzie teraz jest 23:09

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23:09 (GMT +0)

Time in Riyadh right now

Currency and exchange rate

100 Saudi Riyal equals 26.66 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 375.04 Saudi Riyal.

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﷼ 100 = $26.66

Exchange rate

Visa to Saudi Arabia

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 90 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Saudi Arabia

Official language in Saudi Arabia is Arabic. People knowledge of English is poor².

Arabic

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Riyadh is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Riyadh generally has a heavy level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: heavy

Riyadh pros and cons

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