Heathrow → Riyadh flight delays
HEATHROW → RIYADH · all airlines · 4,260 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
24%of the time, by +56 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
76%
Delayed 3h+
0.9%
Cancelled
2.7%
Avg when late
+56m
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When does HEATHROW → RIYADH run late?
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Delays peak in March (42% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → RIYADH?
Virgin Atlantic Internationaldelayed 15%
Riyadh Airdelayed 15%
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltddelayed 17%
British Airways Plcdelayed 21%
Saudi Arabian Airlinesdelayed 28%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to Riyadh flight delayed?
About 24% of HEATHROW → RIYADH flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 56 minutes when they do, based on 4,260 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → RIYADH?
Virgin Atlantic International, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 5 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → RIYADH?
March is the worst, with 42% of flights delayed, while October is the most reliable at 11%.
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