RUH - LHR

£125 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Riyadh to Heathrow departing on 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Riyadh to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£363
Overall average: £438
Aegean Airlines
Thu 16/4Wed 22/4
RUH - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£426
Typical prices: £416-£585
SAUDIA
Wed 1/4Thu 24/12
RUH - LHR • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Heathrow (RUH-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to Heathrow

Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr
Aegean Airlines Logo
02:55 - 11:15
RUH
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LHR
10h 20m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 01:55
LHR
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RUH
25h 40m
1 stop
£363Aegean Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Thu, 28 May
Royal Jordanian Logo
19:25 - 15:25
RUH
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LHR
22h 00m
1 stop
Royal Jordanian Logo
17:05 - 03:40
LHR
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RUH
8h 35m
1 stop
£371Royal Jordanian
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 09:40
RUH
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LHR
9h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
10:30 - 21:20
LHR
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RUH
8h 50m
1 stop
£374ITA Airways
Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 09:40
RUH
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LHR
9h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
10:30 - 21:20
LHR
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RUH
8h 50m
1 stop
£375ITA Airways
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 15:40
RUH
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LHR
15h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
10:30 - 21:20
LHR
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RUH
8h 50m
1 stop
£376ITA Airways
Thu, 2 Apr - Thu, 24 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:30 - 07:00
RUH
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LHR
10h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:15 - 00:40
LHR
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RUH
16h 25m
1 stop
£378Multiple Airlines
Fri, 3 Apr - Sat, 11 Apr
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 09:40
RUH
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LHR
9h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
16:30 - 21:20
LHR
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RUH
26h 50m
1 stop
£379ITA Airways
Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 4 May
Aegean Airlines Logo
02:55 - 17:55
RUH
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LHR
17h 00m
1 stop
Aegean Airlines Logo
22:15 - 01:55
LHR
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RUH
25h 40m
1 stop
£379Aegean Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 23 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
02:55 - 15:30
RUH
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LHR
14h 35m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 22:20
LHR
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RUH
26h 10m
1 stop
£380Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
ITA Airways Logo
01:45 - 09:40
RUH
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LHR
9h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
10:30 - 21:20
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RUH
8h 50m
1 stop
£381ITA Airways
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Riyadh to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Riyadh to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport is May, where tickets cost £421 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £571 and £503 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

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 £529 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£125
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport was £125 for a one-way ticket and £363 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

    Lufthansa, and LATAM Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to London, Virgin Atlantic or SAUDIA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to London are Virgin Atlantic and SAUDIA. With an average price for the route of £413 and an overall rating of 7.5, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. SAUDIA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £589 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport.

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

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

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

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

    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 London Heathrow Airport from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Riyadh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £309 or less one-way and £438 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow.
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Wednesday

British Airways,SAUDIA

British Airways,SAUDIA

Thursday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Tuesday

British Airways,SAUDIA

British Airways,SAUDIA

Wednesday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Thursday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Friday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Saturday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Sunday

British Airways,SAUDIA,Virgin Atlantic

British Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Riyadh to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Virgin AtlanticOverall score based on 680 reviews
8.2Crew
7.6Entertainment
6.9Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

8.0 ExcellentAditya, Feb 2026
LHR - JFK
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My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Horrible, by all accounts. Delays, lack of communication, just horrible.

They destroyed my baby’s stroller and the seats was broken

I had the worst experience I’ve ever had with any type of airline,they destroyed my baby’s baby stroller,that cost more than 2000$,the seats in a 13 hour flight was broken,so I definitely not recommend that airline for other people

The flight was delayed which cost me to missed my connection flight.

The planes are very cold. The AC is too much.

It was great honestly the cabin crew were warm and welcoming everything was perfect the food was nice.

Didn’t like anything about the flight: I am so frustrated at this point. Since 8 days I have been dealing with your customer service regarding my seat changes. I paid $51.10 for extra legroom seats and one fine morning I get an email that my seats have been changed. I tried to contact the customer service and they have been just fooling me around stating that my issue will be resolved. Saudia is the worst airline. Pathetic. On the day of my travel, I came at the counter and the guy told me that my seat assigned is 36A and my wife’s seat is different. He then changed my seats to 33A which is not at all a extra legroom seats. I asked the person is these seats are extra legroom he said yes and when I came to the aircraft I am sitting in a normal seat. The TCR Shameer Ansari or Sameeri Ansari came and did nothing telling me that he tried his best find a solution. I need someone to contact me ASAP and I need a refund for the entire flight. I don’t need your Al Fursan points they are worthless. Contact me ASAP.

I recently flew with Saudi Arabian Airlines, and it was truly an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally polite, professional, and attentive throughout the journey. Check-in was smooth and well-organized, and boarding was efficient and on time. The cabin was spotless and comfortable, with plenty of legroom and a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The in-flight service was top-notch — meals were delicious and offered with generous portions, and the crew made sure every passenger was well taken care of. I also appreciated the wide range of entertainment options, including movies, music, and TV shows in multiple languages. The flight was punctual, and the overall experience reflected the airline’s strong commitment to hospitality and passenger satisfaction. Without a doubt, I’d highly recommend Saudia to anyone traveling within the region or internationally. Their service quality easily matches — and often surpasses — many top global airlines. I’m looking forward to flying with them again! ⸻ Would you like me to tailor it for a specific flight route or class (e.g., Economy, Business, Jeddah–Washington DC)? I can make it sound even more personal or detailed.

It was a disaster. The crew was so rude and had no professionalism. She dropped something onto the floor, then took it from the floor and put it into the food tray. Also, when she got some spilling, she went straight to the toilet, got some tissue and started cleaning the food trolley

I cant wait for planes to have shorter rows with more space! otherwise, all fine thankyou

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Awful the whole airline arrived to check baggage and board our flight and the airline desk was closed where none of the passengers could check in baggage, asked for a supervisor and was refused a supervisor, called the airlines from the airport and they refused to refund the flights for their actions in the airport, Etihad and Garuda Airlines absolutely horrible customer service all the way around.

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Very please with the seating that the Kayak staff booked for us!

I liked the movie selection and the speed getting the luggage. I did not like the fact that for premium they did not have a personal kit with toothpaste, I travel all the time in premium economy and bussiness and althought the kit might bot be the same at least you have the smalles kit in premium economy. I did not like either that because i was in the last row of premium economy nothing made it to my seat. They run out of the food I wanted ( it is a surprise because there were only 6-7 rows. They would run out of orange jouice were thy were passing water/orange juice around, they run out of some alcohol. I am undertand running out of it but I don’t understand why mot getting kore. The service I received in row 11 was different from the service in rows 7,8…. Also the screen on my tv was broken. It did not respond to touch. So, in conclusion, if I compare my flight going to Europe with an American airline plane in premium and the one with British, British expereince was significantly much worse. This company is declining fast.

The crew on the flight were not particularly pleasant and fluid restriction was an issue. I was not allowed to fill my water bottle. Crew didn't check on passengers other than meal service.

BA is a fine airline. The problem lies with XCOVER INSURANCE, that KAYAK uses. Very poor service from insurance. No telephone number to contact XCOVER. Their replies are inadequate & overall very bad insurance. I wish kayak uses standard insurance company., such as AIG.

British Airways offers amenities subpar with all other airlines flying internationally. Sharing tis based on my experience with flying at least five other airline between IAD-DEL in the last six months.

Worth every penny to upgrade to BC. Treated and felt more like First Class

I missed my flight because I was sick and the medicine the chemist provided made me sleepy. I had to pay $3500 to get home because you classified me as a no-show and would not listen to me otherwise. In addition you wanted to route me through Dubai, which was under siege by the time I arrived home and would’ve been in trouble. Had I taken that route

Limited entertainment. Music - very limited variety of music. Suggest more options in Hindi, Telugu, English for flights leaving from Hyderabad.

Good service, food and comfort in World Traveller Plus. Entertainment was poor - no wifi on the way out and barely working on the way back. Not a great choice of entertainment on the seat back tv.

Food was good. For a long haul flight, there was “0” zero entertainment! What a disappointment. I do try to avoid BA. Next time its Emirates via Dubai to Cairo.

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