Riyadh Air increases London Heathrow flights to nine weekly in November 2026
The carrier expands its Northern winter 2026/27 schedule between Riyadh and London with two extra weekly rotations operated by 789 equipment.
During the Northern winter 2026/27 operational season, scheduled carrier Riyadh Air is expanding its service on the intercontinental route connecting Riyadh and London Heathrow.
Effective 02NOV26, the carrier increases its total frequency between RUH and LHR from 7 weekly flights to 9 weekly flights. The operational schedule lists two extra weekly rotations, assigned specifically to Mondays and Wednesdays, flown with 789 equipment.
The detailed timetable published for the service is organized as follows:
- Outbound flight RX401 departs RUH at 0315 and arrives at LHR at 0730 as a daily service operated with 789.
- Outbound flight RX405 departs RUH at 1255 and arrives at LHR at 1710 on Mondays and Wednesdays with 789.
- Inbound flight RX402 departs LHR at 0930 and arrives at RUH at 1900 as a daily flight with 789.
- Inbound flight RX406 departs LHR at 1910 and arrives at RUH at 0440 the next day on Mondays and Wednesdays with 789.
Why it matters for your training
Schedule expansions on intercontinental routes illustrate airline network scaling and fleet utilization patterns essential for long-haul operational planning.
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