London Heathrow to Riyadh flights

The new Terminal 5 building at Heathrow Airport recently opened giving the airport the potential to handle another 35 million passengers a year. This is one of the busiest airports in the world servicing arrivals and departures to domestic locations in the UK as well as foreign flights to mainland Europe and the rest of the world.

In recent years Riyadh has grown in popularity as a destination for people flying out of Heathrow and the numbers of flights to Riyadh have increased. If you wish to fly from Heathrow to Riyadh then you can choose from a variety of airlines including British Airways, Air France, BMI, Emirates, Kuwait Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Gulf Air, Egypt Air, Lufthansa and Saudi Arabian Airlines. Flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh are available on a fairly constant basis both during the week and at weekends. Do be aware that most flights to Riyadh will involve at least one stop before you reach your destination.

Riyadh Airport

Heathrow to Riyadh flights come into Riyadh King Khaled International Airport ( RUH ). This is the largest of the four airports that service the country and is considered to be the largest airport in the world in terms of the area of land it occupies. The airport services around 9 million passengers coming in on flights to Riyadh or going out on flights out of the country. The airport was originally a military airport base during the Gulf War before opening up to passenger flights such as flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh. It has four general passenger terminals, two of which may be used by international flights to Riyadh.

Parking facilities in and around Riyadh Airport

If you are leaving Riyadh or indeed arriving at the airport on flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh then you may need to use the airport’s parking facilities. The airport has capacity for around 11,000 vehicles including long stay and short stay options. Passengers returning to the country on flights from Heathrow to Riyadh will find the two multi-storey car parks by the passenger terminals.

Airport distance from Riyadh and other notable surrounding locations

Passengers coming in from Heathrow to Riyadh have a journey of around 22 miles to the city of Riyadh itself.

Transport links to Riyadh

Passengers flying in on flights from Heathrow to Riyadh can hire cars at the airport. Be aware, however, that female passengers coming in on flights to Riyadh are not actually allowed to drive on public roads in Saudi Arabia. The only public transport option at this airport is the taxi.

Conference and other business facilities at Riyadh Airport

If you need conference/business facilities when you arrive from your flight from London Heathrow to Riyadh then you will be best recommended to use the airport’s on site hotel (The Sahara Airport Hotel) which has plenty of rooms and equipment to hire.