Cheap Flights from Riyadh to London Starting at $78

The route Riyadh — London is served by many carriers — 8 in total, including Saudia, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Pegasus Airlines, Valuair, Flyadeal, Nas Air, and Royal Jordanian. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $78) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Riyadh is served primarily by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), a major international hub handling long-haul and regional carriers alongside Saudi flag carrier and several full-service airlines; a secondary, smaller domestic airport can be used for some low-cost or military-linked services at times. RUH lies about 25–35 km north of the city center, with travel times typically 30–50 minutes by taxi or private car depending on traffic; ride-hailing and airport shuttles are common, and public bus services are available with longer transfers and modest fares. Expect a mix of modern amenities and busy terminals—comfortable for international connections but potentially slow at peak periods—while costs can be mid-to-upper range compared with regional alternatives.

Heathrow (LHR) is London’s primary international gateway and a major long-haul hub, typically serving full-service carriers and many premium transatlantic and intercontinental routes. It sits about 20–25 km west of central London, with the Heathrow Express usually taking around 15–20 minutes to Paddington (higher fares) and the Elizabeth Line or Piccadilly Line offering 35–60 minute journeys at lower cost; taxis and private cars can take 30–60 minutes depending on traffic. Pros: extensive long-haul connectivity and terminal facilities; cons: can be busy and more expensive for transfers and parking. Gatwick (LGW) functions as London’s large secondary international airport, commonly used by a mix of full-service and leisure or low-cost carriers for European and some long-haul flights. Located roughly 45 km south of central London, the Gatwick Express and other rail services typically reach Victoria in about 30 minutes (premium) or 30–50 minutes via alternative trains at lower fares; coach services and taxis are also available with longer travel times. Pros: strong flight choice and often lower fares than Heathrow; cons: fewer long-haul options and can be less convenient for west London. Stansted (STN) is generally positioned as a budget and short-haul hub, widely used by low-cost carriers for European and Mediterranean routes. It’s around 50 km northeast of central London, with Stansted Express trains usually taking about 45–50 minutes to Liverpool Street (moderate fare) and coaches offering cheaper but slower alternatives; road journeys can vary from 60 minutes upward. Pros: competitive ticket prices and many point-to-point routes; cons: longer transfer times to the city and more basic terminal amenities. Luton (LTN) operates predominantly as a low-cost and short-haul airport, typically hosting budget airlines serving European destinations and charters. Located some 35–50 km northwest of central London, rail-plus-shuttle or direct coach links usually take 35–60+ minutes to central London depending on service and traffic, with fares generally lower than premium express trains; taxis are available at higher cost. Pros: often low fares and straightforward short-haul connections; cons: fewer facilities and the transfer can be fragmented between shuttle and rail. London City (LCY) is a compact, business-oriented airport close to the Docklands and Canary Wharf, usually catering to business travelers and short-haul routes with full-service carriers and regional operators. It’s only about 10 km east of central London—Docklands Light Railway (DLR) connections typically reach Bank or Canary Wharf in 20–30 minutes, and taxis take about the same or a bit less depending on traffic. Pros: very convenient for east and central London with quick check-in; cons: runway and aircraft size limits restrict long-haul services and volume.

In different months, ticket prices from Riyadh to London vary: minimum — $122 (October 2025), maximum — $124 (November 2025). Typically, the flight costs $123–$124.