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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh from £287

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Edinburgh Turnhouse are usually found in May or December, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£287

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£649
10/5-17/5
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 10/501:20RUH - EDI
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/508:55EDI - RUH
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£287
Sat 5/401:20RUH - EDI
1 stop14h 50mPegasus Airlines
Sun 13/415:15EDI - RUH
1 stop10h 50mPegasus Airlines
Deal found 20/2£439
Sun 11/506:15RUH - EDI
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 17/516:50EDI - RUH
1 stop10h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/2£446
Sun 3/802:00RUH - EDI
1 stop17h 15mLufthansa
Tue 19/805:55EDI - RUH
1 stop12h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£456
Sun 11/523:55RUH - EDI
2 stops18h 30mKLM
Sat 17/506:00EDI - RUH
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/2£473
Sun 10/808:25RUH - EDI
1 stop13h 55mBritish Airways
Wed 20/807:40EDI - RUH
1 stop20h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£490
Mon 4/802:00RUH - EDI
2 stops31h 45mSWISS
Tue 19/819:00EDI - RUH
2 stops22h 55mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£536

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Fly from

Riyadh

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 10/5

01:20-14:10

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/5

08:55-00:40

2 stops13h 45m

£287

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 5/4

01:20-14:10

1 stop14h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 13/4

15:15-04:05

1 stop10h 50m

£439

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/5

06:15-09:35

1 stop29h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/5

16:50-05:15

1 stop10h 25m

£446

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/8

02:00-17:15

1 stop17h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

05:55-19:55

1 stop12h 00m

£456

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/5

23:55-16:25

2 stops18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/5

06:00-22:50

1 stop14h 50m

£473

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/8

08:25-16:45

1 stop10h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/8

10:25-22:45

1 stop10h 20m

£490

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 4/8

02:00-07:45

2 stops31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/8

19:00-19:55

2 stops22h 55m

£536

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/6

06:10-18:25

2 stops14h 15m

£1,347

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/6

01:25-15:50

1 stop16h 25m

£1,826

RiyadhEdinburgh

RUH - EDI

RUHEDI

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/6

02:00-07:45

2 stops31h 45m

£1,979

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh is 16 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Pegasus Airlines
6.7
Okay
606 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,986 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Edinburgh round-trip from £439. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from £446, and Lufthansa, from £456. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Riyadh to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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