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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → United Kingdom

Flights from Riyadh to Birmingham

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

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

Riyadh to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey8h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Birmingham

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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RUH Istanbul (IST) BHX
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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RUH Munich (MUC) BHX
Leg 1: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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3
RUH Frankfurt (FRA) BHX
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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RUH Paris (CDG) BHX
Leg 1: Air France, Saudia · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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5
RUH Amsterdam (AMS) BHX
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~8h 51m
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RUH Doha (DOH) BHX
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
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
-3hBirmingham vs Riyadh
Currency in Birmingham
GBP
Airports
RUH → BHX

Flights from Riyadh to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich 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 Riyadh to Birmingham?
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 Riyadh and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Birmingham?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Birmingham: Birmingham Airport (BHX).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 3 hours behind Riyadh.

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