Cheap flights from London to Riyadh

October is the cheapest month for this route in the fares we track, and prices are listed for every month from September through August, so you can compare the whole year before you choose. Late autumn and winter departures tend to be busier, and school holidays push fares up at both ends of the trip. Midweek flights, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, are usually quieter than Friday and Sunday. Book a few weeks ahead for the best choice of connections; leaving it to the last days narrows your options and raises the fare.

Nothing flies non-stop between London and Riyadh, so every fare involves at least one connection. Low-cost carriers on the route — Jet2, Wizz Air UK, Easyjet, Pegasus, Ajet and Air Arabia — usually sell a seat only, with checked bags, seat choice and food added on top. Full-service airlines such as LOT Polish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, ITA Airways and Etihad Airways include a checked bag and meals, and their connections are usually protected if a delay hits. Compare the total with luggage before you choose.

Riyadh is served by King Khaled International, and the airport lies outside the city centre, so plan on a taxi or a ride-hailing car rather than a walk. Shuttles and car hire desks are there if you would rather arrange the transfer before you land. Immigration can be slow when several long-haul arrivals come in together, so keep your onward plans loose. Check the entry rules for Saudi Arabia — visa, passport validity and any health paperwork — before you book, and keep an offline copy of your booking details.

Currency

SAR (SR)

Power sockets

Type G · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 911, 999

Driving side

right

Calling code

+966

Internet domain

.sa

Population of Riyadh

7.0 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC+03 (Asia/Riyadh)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Decide which London airport suits you — Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or London City — because the connection and total journey time change with each.
• On low-cost tickets, add the cabin and checked bag you actually need before comparing totals.
• If your trip uses two separate tickets, leave a long gap between flights; a missed connection is not protected.
• Check Saudi entry rules and make sure your passport has enough validity left for the trip.
• Fly in October if your dates are flexible, and check the price calendar before you fix anything.
• Look at where you change planes: a long layover can cost less but eats into a short trip.