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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Birmingham to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 8h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 49m
BHXRUHMUC

Birmingham to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Birmingham to Riyadh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BHX Munich (MUC) RUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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BHX Istanbul (IST) RUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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BHX Frankfurt (FRA) RUH
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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BHX Paris (CDG) RUH
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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BHX Amsterdam (AMS) RUH
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~8h 51m
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BHX Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 48m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,088 km3,160 miles
Journey time
8h 49mestimate
Time difference
+3hRiyadh vs Birmingham
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
BHX → RUH

Flights from Birmingham to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Birmingham and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Birmingham and Riyadh?
Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of Birmingham.

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