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Among airlines operating Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• Riyadh Air
• British Airways

Flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Riyadh Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £427 return via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared with £482 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £24–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Riyadh Air and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 11% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £457 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £531, a difference of £74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 01:00 and lands at 08:09
• Latest: departs at 11:50 and lands at 18:59.

The flight takes about 7h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £481. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport takes 7h 09m, covering 3,068 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £184, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Riyadh Air has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport flights are:

• British Airways: 90% on time
• Riyadh Air: 90% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 20m, compared to 9h 43m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 9h 49m via Cairo (CAI).

London Heathrow Airport is 2 hours behind Riyadh (British Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £5 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Return flights from Riyadh to London Heathrow Airport range from £414 to £605, with an average of £481 over the past 12 months. Anything below £414 counts as a good deal.