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Connecting route · United Kingdom → Saudi Arabia

Flights from Edinburgh to Riyadh

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 9h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 06m
EDIRUHIST

Edinburgh to Riyadh at a glance

Fastest journey9h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh 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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EDI Istanbul (IST) RUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 06m
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EDI Munich (MUC) RUH
Leg 1: easyJet, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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EDI Athens (ATH) RUH
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, easyJet · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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EDI London (LHR) RUH
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 21m
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EDI Paris (CDG) RUH
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: Air France, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 24m
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EDI Amsterdam (AMS) RUH
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
One airline, one ticket ~9h 08m
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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
5,293 km3,287 miles
Journey time
9h 06mestimate
Time difference
+3hRiyadh vs Edinburgh
Currency in Riyadh
SAR
Airports
EDI → RUH

Flights from Edinburgh to Riyadh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Athens. 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 Edinburgh to Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,293 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Athens (ATH) and London (LHR). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Riyadh?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 3 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

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