Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to London are Riyadh Air and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £544 and an overall rating of 10.0, Riyadh Air is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £381 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Riyadh to London take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Riyadh generally make it to London in 6h 55m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,055 miles.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 direct flights that take off from Riyadh and land in London, with an average flight time of 7h 00m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off at night, while the most flights land at London Heathrow Airport. 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 Riyadh to London?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to London was £120 for a one-way ticket and £402 for a return.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to London on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Riyadh, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

On your way to London, you’ll fly out from Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You’ll be landing in one of London’s 4 airports: London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, or London Stansted.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 00:35 and will be landing in London at 05:45.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to London jets off at 10:35 and lands at 15:35.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between Riyadh and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 airlines that fly direct from Riyadh to London. They are: British Airways, Riyadh Air, SAUDIA and Virgin Atlantic. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Riyadh Air at £338 for a return flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Virgin Atlantic.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Only LATAM Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Riyadh to London flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to London?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to London flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to London is February, where tickets cost £394 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £573 and £567 respectively.

Question 15

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

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 Riyadh to London.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Amman (AMM) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £242 for a return.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (SAW) is the top choice – 19% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Riyadh to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Abu Dhabi (AUH) often has the shortest stopovers from Riyadh to London, with an average time of 1h 03m.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 45m.

Question 23

How often are flights from Riyadh to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and London historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 118 minutes.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, British Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 10% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 27

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

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 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Riyadh to London were found on Royal Jordanian (£402) and ITA Airways (£402).

Question 29

What is the cheapest Riyadh to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Riyadh to London costs £164 on the route between Riyadh (RUH) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It is also the most popular route.

Question 30

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to London, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Question 31

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

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 £472 on average.

Question 32

How much is a return flight from Riyadh to London?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to London from Riyadh usually cost between £397 and £505 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £402 on Royal Jordanian (19 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 33

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

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

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