Flying from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
Around 6 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is three hours ahead of London. Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh.
With 35 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the most popular route. Saudia operates the earliest flight at 10am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from LHR to RUH is with Virgin Atlantic at 10:25pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from London to RUH, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport departing from LHR. Book your seat with one of these:
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Saudia between LHR and RUH.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Virgin Atlantic. Its services arrive as scheduled 73.17% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to RUH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
78% of flights taking off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and RUH:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to RUH flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
You can book a plane ticket from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with a stop or two out of London Stansted Airport (STN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between STN and RUH:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Nice Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE)
The journey to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Arriving on a late flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport or just want to relax ASAP? Booking a hotel near RUH makes perfect sense. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are two good options.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.
Getting from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
From Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, central Riyadh is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Right now, ج.م. 6,881 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 15,005. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to RUH.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). January is when most people visit Riyadh. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Lock in a London to RUH plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about Riyadh
Once you've booked your flight from London to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Riyadh:
Al Masmak Palace Museum and King Abdulaziz Historical Centre are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Riyadh must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at The National Museum.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Riyadh, now it's time to explore more of what Saudi Arabia has to offer. Around 153 kilometres southeast, Al Kharj is a must-see city that features attractions like King Abdulaziz Grand Mosque.
