How often are flights between London and Riyadh on time?

76% of 3,602 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 1.6% were cancelled.

Which airline is most punctual between London and Riyadh?

Virgin Atlantic Airways, with 79.6% on time. Saudi Arabian Airlines was the least punctual at 72.3%.

LHR to RUH

London to Riyadh flights

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Flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH) cover 4,941 km. 3,602 flights flew between them in the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures; 76% were on time across 3 airlines.

3,602

flights, August 2025 to July 2026

76%

on time (within 15 min)

1.6%

cancelled

+15 min

average delay

Both directions together. On time means within 15 minutes of schedule, counted over every scheduled flight to and from the UK airport, including cancelled ones (the CAA's definition).

Airlines on this route

Airline	Flights	On time	Cancelled	Average delay
Saudi Arabian Airlines	1,970	72%	0.6%	17 min
British Airways	747	78%	3.9%	12 min
Virgin Atlantic Airways	407	80%	2.7%	11 min

Month by month

Over the last 12 months, London and Riyadh ran best in July 2026 (91.5% on time) and worst in March 2026 (51.8%).

Share of flights on time, by month (UK Civil Aviation Authority). Green is the best month, orange the worst.

See the figures

Month	On time	Cancelled	Flights
August 2025	84%	0.5%	372
September 2025	78%	1.1%	354
October 2025	87%	1.7%	348
November 2025	83%	0.6%	356
December 2025	64%	2.6%	419
January 2026	64%	0.2%	434
February 2026	80%	0.3%	328
March 2026	52%	10.8%	249
April 2026	71%	0%	206
May 2026	83%	1.3%	160
June 2026	85%	0%	164
July 2026	92%	0%	212

Source: UK Civil Aviation Authority punctuality statistics, August 2025 to July 2026. Contains UK Civil Aviation Authority data. Figures describe the past and do not predict a future flight.

Questions and answers

How often are flights between London and Riyadh on time?: 76% of 3,602 flights were on time (within 15 minutes) over the last 12 months of UK Civil Aviation Authority figures, and 1.6% were cancelled.
Which airline is most punctual between London and Riyadh?: Virgin Atlantic Airways, with 79.6% on time. Saudi Arabian Airlines was the least punctual at 72.3%.
What is the best month to fly between London and Riyadh?: Over the last 12 months, London and Riyadh ran best in July 2026 (91.5% on time) and worst in March 2026 (51.8%).

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