Flying from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organising your flight from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Buraydah is three hours ahead of London. Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is located in Buraydah, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to ELQ, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to ELQ leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The journey from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and ELQ include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to ELQ flight:
69.26% of flights departing London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with time to spare:
Flights departing from STN arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is R 3,793. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,350. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to ELQ if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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More about Buraydah
Start your Buraydah trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Buraydah should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights worth exploring include King Faisal Grand Mosque, Al-Hamra Mosque and Alrfiah Park.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Extend your Saudi Arabia adventure with a visit to Sājir, located about 153 kilometres south-east of Buraydah. Yousef Al Harbi Museum is just one of the popular sights to discover here.
Around 161 kilometres east of Buraydah, Al Arţāwīyah is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The old market, Najd Resort منتجع نجد and Abu Omar Mosque.