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Riyadh Air is preparing to launch daily flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow starting October 26, 2025. This date coincides with the start of the winter schedule for airlines in the northern hemisphere. The new service will make Riyadh Air one of the latest entrants at Heathrow, joining other newcomers such as Air Peace.
The flights are expected to be operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Initially, Riyadh Air may use an aircraft previously operated by Oman Air before transitioning to a new plane equipped with its own cabin configuration. The airline appears set to utilize British Airways’ slots through the bmi remedy slot release process.
Heathrow has been chosen as Riyadh Air’s likely first destination, reflecting its importance as a high-demand and high-yield market. In the year leading up to May 2025, about 500,000 passengers traveled directly between Riyadh and Heathrow. Average fares on this route reached around $1,400 each way due to significant demand from business and government travelers, along with students and those visiting friends or relatives. By comparison, routes such as Heathrow-Jeddah see lower average fares.
