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Among airlines operating Riyadh to London flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

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

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

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• British Airways

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average 1,555 ﷼ round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to 2,417 ﷼ for direct flights.

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.

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

• Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 9% 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 14% on the Riyadh to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 2,227 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 2,567 ﷼, a difference of 340 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 48 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Oxford Street and Paddington Station. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 8:09 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 am and lands at 6:59 pm.

The flight takes about 7h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 9% above the route average of 2,340 ﷼. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to London takes 7h 09m, 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.

One-way fares from Riyadh to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 723 ﷼, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

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

• British Airways: 90% on time
• Riyadh Air: 90% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 83% on time

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

Morning 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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 20m, compared with 9h 43m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 9h 49m via Cairo (CAI).

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

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around 26 ﷼:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around 31 ﷼:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· U-Save
· Europcar
· Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around 39 ﷼:

· GREEN MOTION
· Budget
· Hertz
· Avis
· Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around 40 ﷼:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around 36 ﷼:

· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· U-Save

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to London range from 1,909 ﷼ to 2,969 ﷼, with an average of 2,340 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,909 ﷼ counts as a good deal.