Cheap flights from London to Riyadh (LHR–RUH)
LHRLondon Heathrow Airport
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
RUHKing Khalid International Airport
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
British Airways, Riyadh Air and Saudia fly London to Riyadh (LHR–RUH) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 4,940 km (3,070 mi).
- From
- LHR
- London
- To
- RUH
- Riyadh
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- BA · RX · SV
- Cheapest fare found
- £180 one-way
- Distance
- 4,940 km (3,070 mi)
- Time difference
- Riyadh 2 hours ahead
Data from the sources listed, updated:· How we verify
London to Riyadh fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: £180 for November 2026 on SWISS (2 stops).
- Oct ’26£218
- Nov ’26£180
- Dec ’26£205
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly LHR–RUH
For London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh King Khalid (RUH), November 2026 had the lowest fare found (£180). Days in Riyadh average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, November and December. Set your watch 2 hours forward on landing at RUH.
London to Riyadh: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh King Khalid (RUH)?
From £180 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on SWISS with 2 stops (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly LHR–RUH direct?
British Airways, Riyadh Air and Saudia.
What is the cheapest month to fly LHR–RUH?
November 2026, at £180; the dearest month found was £218.
What is the time difference between London and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2 hours ahead of London: a LHR departure at noon is 14:00 local time in RUH.
Riyadh to London: the return flight (RUH–LHR)
All 3 airlines also fly RUH–LHR nonstop.
Airlines flying LHR–RUH nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 British Airways BA | full-service | oneworld |
 Riyadh Air RX | full-service | — |
| Saudia SV | full-service | SkyTeam |
One-stop alternatives to flying LHR–RUH nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Istanbul (IST) with
Turkish Airlines: 4,950 km (3,070 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Frankfurt (FRA) with
Lufthansa: 4,950 km (3,070 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Munich (MUC) with Lufthansa: 4,940 km (3,070 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Beirut (BEY) with
Middle East Airlines - Air Liban: 4,950 km (3,070 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Athens (ATH) with
Aegean Airlines: 5,010 km (3,110 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
LHR–RUH route map
More from London and Riyadh
Other arrivals in Saudi Arabia
Also nonstop from LHR, nearest to RUH first (straight-line distance):
- Jeddah (JED) airport guide · 852 km (529 mi) from RUH
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- British Airways route map and destinations
- Riyadh Air route map and destinations
- Saudia route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Departure
London Heathrow Airport
Heathrow (LHR), London. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from LHR to 213 destinations.
View LHR airport guide →Arrival
King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid (RUH), Riyadh.
Weather in Riyadh vs London
Riyadh is warmer than London in every month, by 12–21°C; the biggest gap is in May (39°C against 19°C). In October it averages 35°C in Riyadh and 16°C in London.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | 20° | 24° | 28° | 34° | 39° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 40° | 35° | 28° | 22° |
| London | 9° | 9° | 12° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 12° | 9° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Riyadh and Climate of London (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Riyadh
Places you can't fly to nonstop from LHR, but can from RUH — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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- mediacentre.britishairways.com — Gatwick–Bangkok year-round from 2026
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