- Riyadh Air to start Dreamliner operations on 1 July 2026.
- The route uses four-class configuration on Boeing 787-9.
- Business cabins include full flat-bed seats.
- Economy features six-way adjustable headrests.
- Passengers access over 500 movies on board.
Riyadh Air has launched ticket sales for its upgraded four-class flights to London and is transitioning the route to Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners from 1 July 2026. The carrier operated daily services to London Terminal 4 since 26 October 2025 using its spare aircraft. Tickets for the new Dreamliner service became available via the airline website and app.
The Boeing 787-9 aircraft feature four classes with Business Elite and Business in a 1-2-1 flat-bed layout. Premium Economy uses a 2-3-2 configuration while Economy follows a 3-3-3 setup. In-flight entertainment comes through the Panasonic Astrova system with content from Shahid, Disney+ and HBO Max.
Daily flights depart Riyadh at 02:35 and arrive at London Heathrow at 07:30. The return leg leaves London at 09:35. Passengers can register for the Sfeer loyalty programme that offers non-expiring points.
Yi-Hwa Hanna shared “Riyadh Air has launched ticket sales for flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow.”
