Statistics on London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: London)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from London airport is $ 656 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 519 (in january) and $ 917 (in august), which is a saving of $ 138 or a surplus of $ 261 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $837 to $893 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 519, saving $ 138 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 656). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 917).
Flight London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 306 | $ 519 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 315 | $ 559 | good price |
| March | $ 364 | $ 565 | good price |
| April | $ 477 | $ 672 | fair price |
| May | $ 462 | $ 644 | good price |
| June | $ 627 | $ 756 | fair price |
| July | $ 667 | $ 804 | high price |
| August | $ 721 | $ 917 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 468 | $ 622 | good price |
| October | $ 425 | $ 617 | good price |
| November | $ 369 | $ 553 | good price |
| December | $ 373 | $ 642 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $112 to $1172. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $112 to $168), 1% at the maximum price (from $1116 to $1172). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $837 to $893 (12% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 11 companies that serve London from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Saudia, British Airways, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, Wizz Air, EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, wizz air malta, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines and Austrian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Saudia was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the London->Saudi Arabia route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 620 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $32. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $55.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $68. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a thursday may cost you an additional $43.
Top prices London-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Riyadh | 07-10 to 19-10-2024 | $ 217 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 08-10 to 17-10-2024 | $ 216 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 15-10 to 29-10-2024 | $ 230 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 03-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 237 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| London → Riyadh | 05-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 196 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 07-11 to 16-11-2024 | $ 208 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Riyadh | 21-11 to 26-11-2024 | $ 224 | layover flight with wizz air malta |
| London → Riyadh | 07-12 to 15-12-2024 | $ 203 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 04-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 183 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Riyadh | 05-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 182 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 537 $, which is a saving of 119 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (150 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 326 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 360), 3 to 4 months ($ 341) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 337 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 516), 3 to 4 months ($ 406), 4 to 5 months ($ 420) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 364 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 456), 4 to 5 months ($ 476), 5 to 6 months ($ 534) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 482 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 654), 5 to 6 months ($ 596), 6 to 7 months ($ 564) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 531 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 586), 6 to 7 months ($ 557) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 638 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 749), 5 to 6 months ($ 645), 7 to 8 months ($ 727), 8 to 9 months ($ 717) |
| July | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 794), 1 to 2 months ($ 777), 7 to 8 months ($ 752), 8 to 9 months ($ 733), 9 to 10 months ($ 758), 10 to 11 months ($ 766) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 720 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 773), 7 to 8 months ($ 910), 10 to 11 months ($ 843) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 514 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 580), 2 to 3 months ($ 572) |
| October | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 468 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 575), 2 to 3 months ($ 541), 3 to 4 months ($ 565) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 418 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 526), 2 to 3 months ($ 458), 3 to 4 months ($ 546) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 637), 1 to 2 months ($ 514), 3 to 4 months ($ 458), 4 to 5 months ($ 630) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for London->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $24 more.
London to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 925 $196 to $8427 | very high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 737 $196 to $2090 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 580 $193 to $1030 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 654 $205 to $1010 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 555 $182 to $852 | fair price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 713 $224 to $1010 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 729 $301 to $978 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 718 $290 to $1030 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 843 $789 to $1030 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 893 $859 to $955 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 835 $370 to $1237 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december and august are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!