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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 8:19 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 am and lands at 7:09 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 19m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 19m, covering 7,945 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 Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport range from 2,120 ﷼ to 3,143 ﷼, with an average of 2,512 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 2,120 ﷼ counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the 2,512 ﷼ route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 2,120 ﷼ round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to 2,564 ﷼ for direct flights.

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

• Riyadh Air: 91% on time
• British Airways: 91% on time
• SAUDIA: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 120 ﷼–370 ﷼ for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Riyadh Air and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 914 ﷼, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 26 ﷼ for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 2,340 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 2,776 ﷼, a difference of 436 ﷼.

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 Riyadh and London Heathrow Airport. 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 43m, compared with 9h 46m via Cairo (CAI) and 10h 22m via Rome Fiumicino (FCO).

London Heathrow Airport is 3 hours behind Riyadh (British Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Marble Arch. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport 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
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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