Statistics on Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Edinburgh airport is $ 545 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 388 (in january) and $ 766 (in august), which is a saving of $ 157 or a surplus of $ 222 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $271 to $326 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 17836 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 388, saving $ 157 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 545). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 766).
Flight Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 269 | $ 388 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 300 | $ 450 | good price |
| March | $ 316 | $ 426 | good price |
| April | $ 450 | $ 569 | fair price |
| May | $ 356 | $ 553 | fair price |
| June | $ 450 | $ 654 | high price |
| July | $ 473 | $ 668 | high price |
| August | $ 517 | $ 766 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 321 | $ 480 | good price |
| October | $ 349 | $ 533 | fair price |
| November | $ 340 | $ 551 | fair price |
| December | $ 383 | $ 494 | good price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) range from $162 to $867. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $163 to $217), 1% at the maximum price (from $813 to $867). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $271 to $326 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia flight
There are 10 companies that serve Edinburgh from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, Pegasus Airlines, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Jet2, Wizz Air, SunExpress and British Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 17836 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (50% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $49. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $70.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $62. Conversely, departing from Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on a friday may cost you an additional $93.
Top prices Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 18-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 381 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 21-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 379 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 05-05 to 09-05-2025 | $ 365 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 06-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 367 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 07-05 to 21-05-2025 | $ 377 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 08-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 367 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 10-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 351 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 11-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 370 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 12-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 358 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Riyadh | 13-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 343 | layover flight with Ryanair |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Saudi Arabia flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 457 $, which is a saving of 88 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (218 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 332 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 344), 3 to 4 months ($ 370) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 346 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 379), 3 to 4 months ($ 414), 4 to 5 months ($ 386) |
| March | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 341 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 417), 3 to 4 months ($ 383), 4 to 5 months ($ 385) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 490 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 553), 2 to 3 months ($ 516), 4 to 5 months ($ 564), 5 to 6 months ($ 565) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 462 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 523) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 453 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 484), 3 to 4 months ($ 484) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 579 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 657), 4 to 5 months ($ 612) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 759) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 354 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 420), 7 to 8 months ($ 424) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 436 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 443), 3 to 4 months ($ 475), 8 to 9 months ($ 525) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 405 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 503), 3 to 4 months ($ 420) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 435 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 458), 3 to 4 months ($ 463) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Saudi Arabia are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $27. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $19 more.
Edinburgh to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 619 $379 to $2292 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 390 $341 to $463 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 459 $405 to $603 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 527 $489 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 555 $552 to $558 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 431 $412 to $458 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 463 $434 to $503 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 517 $513 to $522 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 584 $513 to $644 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!