Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Riyadh, Riyadh Air or LOT?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Riyadh are Riyadh Air and LOT. With an average price for the route of £638 and an overall rating of 10.0, Riyadh Air is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £383 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Riyadh take?

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 6h 30m, covering a distance of 3,055 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Riyadh per day?

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Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from London and land in Riyadh, with an average flight time of 6h 40m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 24 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Riyadh was £157 for a one-way ticket and £303 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

For London to Riyadh, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Riyadh back to London, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Riyadh King Khaled Intl.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Riyadh?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 09:35 and will be landing in Riyadh at 18:10.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London to Riyadh?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Riyadh jets off at 17:45 and lands at 02:25.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 airlines that fly direct from London to Riyadh. They are: Air France, British Airways, Riyadh Air, SAUDIA and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air France at £327 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Air France.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Riyadh flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Riyadh?

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oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Riyadh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Riyadh on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Riyadh is January, where tickets cost £424 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £617 and £584 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Riyadh.

Question 15

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Riyadh from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Riyadh with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 17

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Riyadh from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 18

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (SAW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £287 for a return.

Question 19

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (SAW) is the top choice – 37% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Riyadh picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Abu Dhabi (AUH) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Riyadh, with an average time of 1h 05m.

Question 21

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Munich (MUC) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 21m.

Question 22

How often are flights from London to Riyadh delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Riyadh historically see delays in approximately 16% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 145 minutes.

Question 23

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Riyadh flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Virgin Atlantic have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 7% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 24

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 25

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Riyadh flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Riyadh were found on Pegasus Airlines (£311) and Ajet (£312).

Question 28

What is the cheapest London to Riyadh flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Riyadh costs £395 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Riyadh (RUH). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 15% cheaper than other London-Riyadh routes. It is also the most popular route.

Question 29

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Riyadh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £465 on average.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from London to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Riyadh from London usually cost between £312 and £570 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £303 on Multiple Airlines (6 Oct–11 Dec).

Question 32

What are the most popular airlines flying to Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Riyadh is SAUDIA, followed by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

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