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£147 - £419
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Price
London GatwickRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LGW - RUH
LGWRUH
London Gatwick
Tue 20/8
1 stop19h 50m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 3/9
1 stop19h 10m
London GatwickRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LGW - RUH
LGWRUH
London Gatwick
Wed 11/9
1 stop10h 25m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Fri 13/9
1 stop14h 05m
London GatwickRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LGW - RUH
LGWRUH
London Gatwick
Tue 20/8
2 stops22h 20m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 3/9
1 stop19h 10m
London LutonRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LTN - RUH
LTNRUH
London Luton
Wed 29/5
1 stop20h 55m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 2/6
1 stop14h 50m
London StanstedRiyadh King Khaled Intl
STN - RUH
STNRUH
London Stansted
Sun 10/11
1 stop9h 45m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 19/11
1 stop9h 55m
London HeathrowRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LHR - RUH
LHRRUH
London Heathrow
Fri 5/7
1 stop14h 25m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Fri 19/7
2 stops22h 56m
London HeathrowRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LHR - RUH
LHRRUH
London Heathrow
Thu 10/10
1 stop11h 40m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 13/10
1 stop10h 25m
London GatwickRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LGW - RUH
LGWRUH
London Gatwick
Thu 19/9
1 stop31h 00m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 29/9
1 stop11h 20m
London HeathrowRiyadh King Khaled Intl
LHR - RUH
LHRRUH
London Heathrow
Wed 11/9
1 stop25h 40m
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 12/9
1 stop17h 55m
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Riyadh (average of £512). Flying to Riyadh in December will prove the most costly (average of £730). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
£403
February
£454
March
£479
April
£501
May
£479
June
£471
July
£538
August
£558
September
£446
October
£462
November
£455
December
£575
As you might expect, temperatures during the summer months of June to August in Saudi Arabia can reach intolerable highs, making it difficult to enjoy your trip comfortably and results in less tourists planning their holiday to Riyadh during these months. Visitors are therefore best advised to book flights to Riyadh between November and March during the city’s winter when the weather is nevertheless pleasant enough to see all of Riyadh’s top tourist attractions. If you like food and trying new things, make sure to plan a flight to Riyadh in January to experience their spectacular 10-day food festival where you can sample an array of fabulous local cuisines at many restaurants and hotels across the city.
April and October are the best time to find cheap flights to Riyadh and there are often discounted accommodation rates on offer due to the off-peak season, so if you are not restricted in the times you can travel these months are well worth considering to save yourself money and the usual tourist hustle and bustle.
RUH Temperature | 14 - 36 °C |
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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riyadh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 36.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
Comfort
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Food
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
Comfort
Boarding
Food
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Overall
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45 minute flight delay. Gate agent in Athens had poor communication skills which made the wait more stressful. Updates from Aegean via email were late.
With an up and coming tourist industry, the capital of Saudi Arabia is still very much an undiscovered gem. Riyadh has only recently put itself on the map as a site of interest for those looking to top up their historical and cultural awareness of the region. However, more and more people are turning to this ancient city situated on the Arabian Peninsula as both a commercial and tourist destination. By far the city’s most popular attraction is the National Museum, due to its extraordinary depth and detail, which is easily accessible to English speakers. Spanning thousands of years, the museum illustrates the historical and cultural aspects of the region through a number of well-considered exhibitions and interactive aids. Visitors are advised to look up entrance information and opening hours before visiting to avoid disappointment. Another popular item on the itinerary is the Al Faisaliah Tower which dominates the skyline of Riyadh both day and night. Standing at a staggering height of 876 ft (267 m), the Al Faisaliah Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Saudi Arabia. Spectators will notice a giant golden ball at the tip of the building which is actually a restaurant offering breathtaking views over the city. For those who prefer their feet firmly on the ground why not take a wander through the mall located on the ground level; home to numerous internationally renowned brands, as well as a bustling food court.
Once you have arrived on your flight to Riyadh and reached your onward destination, it is simple to discover many of the city’s attractions on foot. However, if you feel that you want to venture further afield it is best to look into travelling by taxi or hiring a car since Riyadh is a city whose transport is very much dominated by cars. Although it is widely accepted that women are forbidden from driving here, this is sometimes overlooked for foreign visitors.
Flights to Riyadh arrive 21 miles (33.7 km) north of the city at the Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH), which is currently only accessible by car hire or taxi. With a journey time to the city centre at around 30 minutes, it is relatively quick and simple to make your way from the airport to your onward destination. Taxis must be reserved before travel – but travellers are always advised to familiarise themselves with the typical charges beforehand to avoid potential scam artists.