Flying from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to London: what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0. The city is 3 hours behind Gassim, where Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from ELQ to London. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ELQ to London. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
To visit United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you will require an ETA if you have a passport from Saudi Arabia. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and duration of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to London.
ELQ is around 31 kilometers from central Gassim. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to London
$173 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to London. A return flight starts from $367. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from ELQ to London, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometers. It takes about 57 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 1 minute if you're using public transport.
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London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is around 80 kilometers from the center of London. Once you've disembarked your flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to London, it'll take you around 1 hour and 19 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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Best time to go to London
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to London while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to London, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport to London in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from ELQ to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are highlights which should be on every London itinerary.
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