What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh is to fly which costs 800﷼ - 1300﷼ and takes 12h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh is to fly which takes 12h 16m and costs 800﷼ - 1300﷼.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Riyadh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Riyadh is 5336 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 3h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 11:25 PM in Edinburgh and 2:25 AM in Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2929+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Edinburgh to Riyadh - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riyadh (RUH)EDI - RUH
12h 16m
SAR 804–1,262
Train to Newcastle, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Riyadh (RUH)NCL - RUH
14h 5m
SAR 715–3,122
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Riyadh (RUH)GLA - RUH
13h 40m
SAR 845–2,694
Train to Dundee Riverside Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundee
2. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Riyadh (RUH)DND - RUH
14h 39m
SAR 1,068–3,611
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Riyadh (RUH)ABZ - RUH
15h 24m
SAR 1,050–3,406

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

29Weekly Planes

10h 25mAverage Duration

SAR 678Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Riyadh.

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Distance: 5,335.5 km
Duration: 12h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Riyadh (RUH) 4 times a day.

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