Skyscanner

Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Riyadh

Compare London Gatwick to Riyadh flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Riyadh

Book the best Riyadh fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from London Gatwick to Riyadh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Riyadh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Riyadh.R 2,369 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,369, select.
Riyadh.R 2,517 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,517, select.
Riyadh.R 2,659 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,659, select.
Riyadh.R 2,862 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,862, select.
Riyadh.R 3,372 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 5 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,372, select.
Riyadh.R 3,543 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,543, select.
Riyadh.R 3,568 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,568, select.
Riyadh.R 3,604 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 4 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,604, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Riyadh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Riyadh flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from R 6,126
Aug
from R 2,659
Sep
from R 2,369
Oct
from R 2,517
Nov
from R 2,862
Dec
from R 3,543
Jan
from R 3,568
Feb
from R 3,372
Mar
from R 3,604
Apr
from R 5,732
May
from R 6,446
Jun
from R 5,855

London Gatwick to Riyadh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Riyadh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Riyadh.

London to Riyadh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,369
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Riyadh is R 5,045. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from London Gatwick to Riyadh. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 5,045.
As of July 2025, there are no flights flying from London Gatwick to Riyadh.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Riyadh is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Riyadh Airport on Saturday, 6 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Riyadh Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Riyadh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Wizz Air UK offers the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

  • Riyadh's timezone is UTC+3, making Riyadh three hours ahead of London.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGW to RUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LGW and RUH include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

    • King Abdulaziz International Airport

    • Cote D'Azur Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • R 2,369 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,045. These fares can change depending on availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from LGW to RUH, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.

  • Landing cheap flights from LGW to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • 69.26% of flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LGW:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • If you're landing on a late London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near RUH:

  • Travel at your own speed with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and discover more of Riyadh and beyond.

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport around four weeks ahead.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

  • From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Riyadh. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you want to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. You can 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 LGW to RUH around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

  • Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. About 386 kilometres north-east of Riyadh, a trip to Dammam will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.

  • Want to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then find your way to Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's around 137 kilometres south-east of Riyadh.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Riyadh

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.