Flight from Riyadh to London

Flight from Riyadh to London at a glance

The flight from Riyadh to London in numbers: around 6 hours 30 minutes in the air, non-stop, several a day, flown by Saudia, British Airways and Riyadh Air. You leave from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and land at London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (LHR / LGW / STN). We offer the fare classes explained plainly - what is included, what is not - and book the one that fits your bags and your budget.

• Route: Riyadh to London
• Airlines: Saudia, British Airways and Riyadh Air
• Flight time: about 6 hours 30 minutes
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: several a day
• Departure airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
• Arrival airport: London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (LHR / LGW / STN)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Things to do in London when you land

London is served by more airports than any city in the world: Heathrow (LHR) about 25 km west of the centre, Gatwick (LGW) about 45 km south, Stansted (STN) about 60 km north-east, Luton (LTN) about 55 km north and London City close to Canary Wharf; the West End, the City, Westminster and Kensington form the centre, with Windsor, Oxford and Cambridge within reach by road. The reasons passengers fly from Riyadh to London include the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the British Museum, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, the London Eye and the South Bank and Hyde Park and Harrods. For the first meal, try fish and chips, a full English breakfast and afternoon tea.

Haqqi Tours arranges guided tours, tickets, airport transfers and private drivers in London; ask when you book the flight and we send the options.

Best time to fly from Riyadh to London

London is busy all year, with summer, the Christmas lights and the January sales at the peak; the M4 from Heathrow, the M23 from Gatwick and the M1 from Luton are slowest at weekday rush hours, and a Sunday evening back into town. For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from Riyadh to London are found outside school holidays and major events, on mid-week days, booked early. Peak weeks sell out first and cost most; shoulder months give the best mix of weather, availability and price.

Return flight from London to Riyadh

We book the return leg from London to Riyadh just as easily, generally on the same ticket. Booking both directions together lets us compare a return fare against two singles - on some airlines the return is much cheaper, on others two one-ways with different carriers win. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much is a flight from Riyadh to London?

The cost of a flight from Riyadh to London depends on the date, the time of day, the carrier, the fare class and how far ahead you book. Airlines sell seats in tiers that rise as the plane fills, so the same seat can cost several times more on a holiday weekend than on a quiet Tuesday. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price on this page: we check the live fares for your exact date across every airline on the route and send you the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.

Just ask for two or three options and we send the cost of each - for example the cheapest fare with hand luggage only, the same flight with a checked bag, and the best-timed departure of the day - so the comparison is in front of you before you book.

Cheapest flight from Riyadh to London: how to pay less

The cheapest flight from Riyadh to London is normally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our staff applies on every booking:

• Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
• Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
• Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we look up
• Ask about infant and child fares and about group bookings for four or more
• Book early - low fare tiers open months ahead and sell first, especially for holidays
• Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are usually cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which departure is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to London that day and what a slightly different day would cost.

How to book flights from Riyadh to London with Haqqi Tours

Booking a flight from Riyadh to London with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Send the form on this page with your dates, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our staff then messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the flights available that day, the airline, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in London

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Riyadh, a driver at London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (LHR / LGW / STN) with your name, and tours in London. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Airlines flying from Riyadh to London

On the flight from Riyadh to London you can choose between Saudia, British Airways and Riyadh Air. A full-service airline typically includes a checked bag, a meal and a flexible ticket; a low-cost fare is cheaper at the start and adds those items one by one. We provide both and tell you the total for the way you actually travel.

• Saudia - Riyadh to London
• British Airways - Riyadh to London
• Riyadh Air - Riyadh to London

Departure: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Your journey starts at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). We tell you the terminal for your airline, when check-in and bag drop close, and whether the airport has fast-track security worth booking. Riyadh Metro's Yellow Line now links the airport to KAFD and the city, a real option for a solo traveller; hotels in Olaya, Diriyah or the suburbs still need a car from the nearest station, which is why most guests book door to door.

• Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Riyadh to King Khalid International Airport
• Just ask about the terminal and fast-track options at King Khalid International Airport
• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one

Arrival: London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (LHR / LGW / STN) and getting into London

You arrive at London Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted (LHR / LGW / STN). The Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express, the Gatwick Express, the Stansted Express and the Luton train are all fast to a central station; from there the Tube with suitcases means stairs, gaps and crowds, and Wembley, Windsor or an Oxford Street hotel each add a change, which is why families and groups book a car from the terminal door. If you would rather not think about it, we book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in London, with the driver tracking the flight in case it is late.

Onward flights or trains from London the same day can be added to the booking; let us know and we choose a Riyadh to London departure that leaves a safe connection.

Baggage, seats and classes on the Riyadh to London flight

Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from Riyadh to London. Full-service fares generally include a checked bag and a cabin bag; low-cost fares start with a small cabin bag and add the rest. We tell you the allowance of the fare we send, and whether adding a suitcase at booking is cheaper than at the airport (it almost always is). Seats can be selected on most airlines for a fee or free at check-in; in economy and business the differences are space, meals and flexibility.

• Infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced fare; children have their own seat and fare
• Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
• Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
• Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones

Flying with children, families and groups from Riyadh to London

Three things to know about the flight from Riyadh to London with children: infants under two fly on a lap, children get their own seat and normally a lower fare, and a folding pushchair goes free. Groups get seats together and, on many airlines, a group rate. Tell us the numbers and we handle the rest, including the transfer with enough room for everyone.

Why book your Riyadh to London flight with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Riyadh to London every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for the date you travel, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the short form on this page; we message you with the price; you decide.