Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh three hours ahead of London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LCY to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LCY and RUH include:
Frankfurt Airport
Geneve Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
R 5,809 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 8,797. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LCY to RUH, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LCY to RUH.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
Of the flights that depart from London City Airport, 74.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to London City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LCY:
Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Pick up a King Khaled International Airport rental car and discover Riyadh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport to central Riyadh has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Lock in your flight from London City Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LCY to RUH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Eager to explore Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then head over to Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.