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How to get fromLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh Airport (RUH)by plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh Airport (RUH) by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane LHR - RUH
    6h 40m
    SAR 1,200–2,900

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane LTN - RUH
    12h
    SAR 786–2,484

  3. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane LGW - RUH
    12h 5m
    SAR 794–2,058

  4. Fly from London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane STN - RUH
    12h 4m
    SAR 1,371–2,557

  5. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BHX - RUH
    12h 30m
    SAR 853–2,542

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Riyadh (RUH)plane plane BRS - RUH
    14h 41m
    SAR 1,336–3,179

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 861Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,940 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between London Heathrow Airport (LHR), England and Riyadh Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia?

Saudia, British Airways, and five other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) every 2 hours.

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