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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Riyadh:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 4:04 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 12:34 am.

The flight takes about 6h 34m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Riyadh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Riyadh takes 6h 34m, covering 7,912 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London to Riyadh range from 1,830 ﷼ to 3,268 ﷼, with an average of 2,599 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,830 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of 2,599 ﷼. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,662 ﷼ round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to 3,074 ﷼ for direct flights.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Riyadh Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Riyadh flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 94% on time
• Riyadh Air: 85% on time
• British Airways: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 151 ﷼–370 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Riyadh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Riyadh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,102 ﷼, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport (RUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 65 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Final Rentals
• Hertz

Flights from London to Riyadh may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Riyadh route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 18 minutes.

One-stop flights from London to Riyadh most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the London to Riyadh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 2,394 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 2,872 ﷼, a difference of 477 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between London and Riyadh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• British Airways

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 35m, compared with 9h 43m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and 9h 46m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London (Arabian Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Riyadh are Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium and Kingdom Center. These are among the most viewed places in Riyadh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Riyadh flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.