Flight from London to Riyadh

Flight from London to Riyadh at a glance

Here is what the London to Riyadh flight looks like: non-stop, about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate, on Saudia and British Airways, several a day. Departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), arrival at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Haqqi Tours compares every airline and fare on the date you travel and sends you the cheapest and the most convenient, side by side.

• Route: London to Riyadh
• Airlines: Saudia and British Airways
• Flight time: about 6 hours 20 minutes
• Type: non-stop
• Frequency: several a day
• Departure airport: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
• Arrival airport: King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
• Classes: economy and business
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Riyadh has nonstop flights from Heathrow several times a day. Oxford has no airport of its own, and Heathrow is reached by direct coach in about an hour.

Things to do in Riyadh when you land

the National Museum, Boulevard World and Riyadh Season venues, the Edge of the World cliffs, Wadi Hanifah and Al Faisaliah Tower are what most travellers come to Riyadh for. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a vast grid city on the Najd plateau, with King Khalid International Airport (RUH) about 35 km north of the centre, the new metro linking the airport to the business districts, and the historic Diriyah and Masmak quarters at its heart. Eat kabsa, the national rice dish, Najdi jareesh and qursan and mandi in Al Malaz while you are there.

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

Best time to fly from London to Riyadh

November to March is pleasant and busy with Riyadh Season events; summer is extremely hot and dry, and the King Fahd Road corridor is slowest at weekday rush hours. For the fare itself, the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh 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 Riyadh to London

We book the return leg from Riyadh to London just as easily, normally 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. Let us know the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

How much is a flight from London to Riyadh?

"How much is the London to Riyadh flight?" is the question we get most, and the honest answer is that it moves every day. Low fares open months ahead and disappear as seats sell; peak seasons, school holidays and the most convenient departure times cost more; a fare with a checked bag and a flexible ticket cost more than a hand-luggage-only seat. Haqqi Tours can provide the current cost for your dates within minutes of receiving the form - the actual fare, not an estimate.

What the price we send includes: the ticket in the fare class you chose, the taxes and airport charges, the baggage that fare carries, and our service - comparing the airlines, booking, sending the electronic ticket and helping if the flight changes. We tell you clearly if a bag or a seat costs extra on that fare.

Cheapest flight from London to Riyadh: how to pay less

The cheapest flight from London to Riyadh is generally booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our booking desk 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 verify
• 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 typically cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday

When you complete the form, mention if you can move your dates. We scan the fares around them and send the cheapest London to Riyadh flight first, then the alternatives.

How to book flights from London to Riyadh with Haqqi Tours

Booking a flight from London to Riyadh with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Send the form on this page with your date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our booking desk 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 electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat 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 e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Riyadh

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in London, a driver at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with your name, and tours in Riyadh. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Airlines flying from London to Riyadh

Who flies from London to Riyadh? Saudia and British Airways. Between them the route runs several a day. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your travel date and send the two or three that make sense, not a list of fifty.

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

Departure: London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Flights from London to Riyadh leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), serving London - 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. Plan to be at the airport about two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one; earlier at peak times. Online check-in opens 24 to 48 hours before and we send the link with your ticket. Getting to the airport: 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.

• Arrive about 2 hours before an international departure, 90 minutes before a domestic one
• Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
• Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
• Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book

Arrival: King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and getting into Riyadh

The flight lands at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a vast grid city on the Najd plateau, with King Khalid International Airport (RUH) about 35 km north of the centre, the new metro linking the airport to the business districts, and the historic Diriyah and Masmak quarters at its heart. From arrivals you have taxis, local transport and, if you book it with us, a Haqqi Tours driver waiting with your name. For a family with bags, a pre-booked airport transfer is the easiest way to finish the London to Riyadh journey: fixed price, flight tracked, straight to the hotel door.

Many passengers continue from Riyadh to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

Baggage, seats and classes on the London to Riyadh flight

Baggage is the item that most often changes the real cost of a flight from London to Riyadh. Full-service fares usually 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.

• Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
• Seat selection free or paid depending on the carrier; families seated together on request
• 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

Flying with children, families and groups from London to Riyadh

Families fly the London to Riyadh route with us week in, week out. Infants under two travel on a lap at a small fare; children have a seat and a child fare where the airline offers one; pushchairs are checked free at the gate on most airlines. We seat the family together, order children's meals where they exist and choose a departure time that suits nap and bedtime. For groups, we book the seats in one reservation and ask the carrier for a group fare where the numbers justify it.

Why book your London to Riyadh flight with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the flight from London to Riyadh: live fares checked across every airline for the date you travel, fare classes explained without jargon, baggage sorted before you book, families seated together, the e-ticket delivered by WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the flight changes. Send the form and let us take the flight off your list.