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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → United Kingdom

Flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh. 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
RUHEDIIST

Riyadh to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey9h 06mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Edinburgh

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) EDI
Leg 1: flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 06m
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RUH Munich (MUC) EDI
Leg 1: Flynas, Lufthansa, Saudia · Leg 2: easyJet, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~9h 10m
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3
RUH Athens (ATH) EDI
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, easyJet
One airline, one ticket ~9h 18m
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4
RUH London (LHR) EDI
Leg 1: British Airways, Riyadh Air, Saudia · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 21m
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RUH Paris (CDG) EDI
Leg 1: Air France, Saudia · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet
One airline, one ticket ~9h 24m
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RUH Amsterdam (AMS) EDI
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, 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
-3hEdinburgh vs Riyadh
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
RUH → EDI

Flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh?
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 Riyadh to Edinburgh?
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 Riyadh and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Munich (MUC), Athens (ATH) and London (LHR). flyadeal flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Edinburgh?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 3 hours behind Riyadh.

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