Travelling from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is three hours behind Riyadh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RUH to STN flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RUH and STN include:
Vienna International Airport
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport flight is R 1,909. A round-trip ticket is currently R 4,542. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RUH to STN. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport.
Handy information about King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
King Khaled International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.76% of flights that take off from RUH arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Riyadh to King Khaled International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near RUH? If you're catching an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near STN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar to explore London and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Stansted Airport around four weeks in advance.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport. August is the busiest month to head to London. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to visit London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to STN sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've seen London, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Travel about 161 kilometres north-west to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.