What is the cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh?

The cheapest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh is to fly which costs 700﷼ - 1300﷼ and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh?

The fastest way to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh is to fly which takes 9h 28m and costs 900﷼ - 4600﷼.

How far is it from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh?

The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Riyadh is 4982 km.

How long does it take to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh?

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Riyadh?

Riyadh is 3h ahead of Heathrow Terminal 5. It is currently 3:30 PM in Heathrow Terminal 5 and 6:30 PM in Riyadh.

Where can I stay near Riyadh?

There are 2991+ hotels available in Riyadh.

Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Riyadh by plane, car, car train, bus, train, or car ferry

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 London Heathrow Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH)LHR - RUH
9h 28m
SAR 916–4,528
Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Station
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riyadh (RUH)LGW - RUH
12h 34m
SAR 696–2,010
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riyadh
2d 9h
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Riyadh (RUH)LCY - RUH
12h 28m
SAR 1,030–3,127
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riyadh (RUH)STN - RUH
13h 43m
SAR 724–1,252
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Reading RailAir
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Riyadh (RUH)BHX - RUH
14h 4m
SAR 891–1,712
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Riyadh
2d 10h
SAR 4,175–6,371

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

78Weekly Planes

7h 39mAverage Duration

SAR 659Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,982.1 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Saudia, Virgin Atlantic, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) every 2 hours.

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