Birmingham, West Midlands to Riyadh (BHX–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between BHX and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Riyadh from Birmingham, West Midlands
| Metric | BHX→RUH | LHR→RUH |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHX | – | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 31 |
Travel Essentials
BHX: BST · RUH: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands, it's 8:00 PM in Riyadh.
British passport holders need an eVisa to enter Saudi Arabia. The eVisa costs SAR 535 (about $142) including insurance, is processed within minutes, and allows multiple entries for stays of up to 90 days per visit over a 1-year validity period with a maximum of 180 days total. Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa covers tourism, Umrah (outside Hajj season), and visiting family or friends.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. The eVisa application requires a passport photo page scan, a digital photograph, and basic travel details. No hotel booking or flight proof is needed for the application itself. Hajj requires a separate visa through an authorized Hajj operator, with its own process and quotas.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh (RUH) run about 6 hours 30 minutes, to Jeddah (JED) about 6 hours 15 minutes. Saudia and British Airways operate the routes. The Saudi riyal (SAR) is pegged at 3.75 SAR per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals on standard tourist visits. Meningitis ACWY vaccination is required for Umrah and Hajj pilgrims. Dress codes are relaxed compared to a decade ago but modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is expected in public spaces.
BHX–RUH Quick Facts
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Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Antalya and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).