Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Yanbu Airport (YNB): what you need to know
Yanbu's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Yanbu three hours ahead of London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LHR to YNB flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LHR and YNB:
Cairo International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
At the moment, Rs105,701 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs204,529. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to YNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near LHR. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Yanbu Airport (YNB)
Consider a stay at Novotel Yanbu after touching down from your London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport flight. It's only a short drive from YNB and a comfortable option if you want to get some sleep right away.
Go where the road takes you with a Yanbu Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, HANCO or Enterprise and find adventure across Yanbu and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Yanbu Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Yanbu Airport (YNB) to central Yanbu
From Yanbu Airport, Yanbu is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Yanbu Airport (YNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Yanbu in May.
The warmest month in Yanbu is June, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Yanbu Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to YNB in January. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Yanbu, now it's time to explore other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 306 kilometres south to Jeddah to tick off its must-visit sights. From Faisal Sports Park to Athr Gallery and Jeddah Park Fountain, your itinerary will be busy.
Mecca is another essential stop in Saudi Arabia and is around 354 kilometres south-east of Yanbu. No trip is complete without a visit to View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
