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Recent return flight deals from Riyadh to Heathrow

Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
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10:30 - 22:25RUH-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
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06:30 - 00:40LHR-RUH
16h 10m1 stop
Sat, 4 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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22:35 - 15:15RUH-LHR
18h 40m1 stop
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08:50 - 19:45LHR-RUH
32h 55m2 stops
Mon, 13 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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22:35 - 15:15RUH-LHR
18h 40m1 stop
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08:50 - 19:45LHR-RUH
32h 55m2 stops
Tue, 18 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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03:45 - 21:15RUH-LHR
20h 30m1 stop
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22:15 - 02:45LHR-RUH
25h 30m1 stop
£312Aegean Airlines
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Sat, 4 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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10:30 - 22:25RUH-LHR
13h 55m1 stop
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06:30 - 00:40LHR-RUH
16h 10m1 stop
Thu, 27 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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03:45 - 17:55RUH-LHR
17h 10m1 stop
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22:15 - 14:50LHR-RUH
13h 35m1 stop
£331Aegean Airlines
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Sun, 5 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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04:20 - 15:15RUH-LHR
12h 55m1 stop
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20:55 - 15:15LHR-RUH
16h 20m1 stop
£360Etihad Airways
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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
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04:20 - 15:15RUH-LHR
12h 55m1 stop
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20:55 - 21:30LHR-RUH
22h 35m1 stop
£360Etihad Airways
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Tue, 18 Nov - Sun, 30 Nov
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01:45 - 09:35RUH-LHR
10h 50m1 stop
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10:35 - 23:05LHR-RUH
9h 30m1 stop
£363LOT
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Tue, 30 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
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01:10 - 09:20RUH-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
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18:10 - 22:10LHR-RUH
26h 00m1 stop
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
BA's premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom.
Saudia's prayer area in economy is a unique feature.
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Aegean Airlines
Cheapest • from £312 (return)
SAUDIA
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 11% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
£284
Typical prices: £398-506
Multi-carrier
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Cheapest direct flights
£379
Typical prices: £431-634
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SAUDIA

Saudia's business class offers dine-on-demand service, reducing jet lag effects.


Saudia's prayer area in economy class provides unique cultural accommodation.

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BA's premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, ideal for long flights.


BA's cabin crew are professional and proactive, enhancing the flight experience.

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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.

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport?

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, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday 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 £406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £501 and £495 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 £394 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 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport

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 £183 for a one-way ticket and £385 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 SkyTeam 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, SAUDIA or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to London are SAUDIA and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £472 and an overall rating of 7.4, SAUDIA is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £402 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 £308 or less one-way and £341 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, 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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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

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, 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 5 airlines flying from Riyadh to Heathrow

 
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7.4
SAUDIAOverall score based on 634 reviews
7.9Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
7.6Boarding
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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

2.0 MediocreThomson, Jul 2025RUH - COK
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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

They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Damage lagguage, They lost the stroller and car seat which they found after 4 days, and on the way back they damaged the stroller.

Same situation saudi lost my pram and car seat and damaged lagguage

My gag was left at liayad airport when I landed at jeddah airport 9 am I waited for my bags at jeddah airport till 2.45 pm almost 6 hrs bad very bad

Apart from chaotic boarding - which I totally understand was outside the control of gate staff. It was comfortable mid haul flight. Well done to cabin crew for their patience and hospitality with largely elderly passengers returning from pilgrimage.

The intettainme is old stuff and difficult to get by WiFi and the chair is not comfortable at all although the staff were excellent but beyond their limited

Overall a great experience, no movies were available. Bags were delivered a bit late. Seat controls were not working well. I couldn't make my bed fully flat.

It is almost 7 hours journey ,you should have provided with TV entertainment and mobile charging

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

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

It was pleasant except for the boarding at Istanbul and long wait for the wheel chair almost missed the flight Itambul to Dubai

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

I loved and appreciated the agent at the check in counter in Amman. He was very professional and helpful. I believe his name was Lawrence. All I saw from him were smiles after smiles after smile. Very kind and professional. Overall trip was comfortable and pleasant.

Terrible. Delayed. No one would help. Just limped about like a piece of meat

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Food wasn’t nice and doesn’t have halal option

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The flight was good. It arrived at Heathrow on time but then there was no transport to take us to the terminal. We sat on the plane for an hour waiting for a bus. I will avoid Heathrow if possible in future. The crew were very apologetic.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Excellent service by the flight crew, and the food was relatively very good compared to other airlines.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

They can separate the young children from people who want to have a rest. It had lots of crying and loud noises from the children.

I had an awful experience with British Airways as they broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and when I went to complain they told me that this was not their responsibility. This has to be one horrible airline that does not take responsibility for the damage that they have created

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

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