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Flight VS242 from London to Riyadh

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Destination icon

London

LHR

Heathrow

7 Mar 2026

03:50 PM04:00 PM+10 min.

UTC+00:00

4,946 km · 6h 45m

Riyadh

RUH

King Khalid International

8 Mar 2026

01:35 AM

UTC+03:00

Flight information

Flight Status

Diverted to Cairo (CAI)

Airline

Virgin Atlantic iconVirgin Atlantic

Operator

Virgin Atlantic iconVirgin Atlantic

Aircraft

Model

Airbus A330-941

Reg.

G-VJAZ

Age

4 year

Other VS242 flights

Date From To Status
7 Mar 2026 LHR London RUH Riyadh Diverted
5 Mar 2026 LHR London RUH Riyadh Landed
3 Mar 2026 LHR London RUH Riyadh Landed
27 Feb 2026 LHR London RUH Riyadh Landed
25 Feb 2026 LHR London RUH Riyadh Landed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Virgin Atlantic flight VS242, departing on 7 Mar 2026, is operated by Virgin Atlantic.

The destination of flight VS242 is King Khalid International in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). This Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Riyadh has an approximate duration of 6h 45m.

The flight to Riyadh with Virgin Atlantic on 7 Mar 2026 is operated using a Airbus A330-941.

If your Virgin Atlantic flight is delayed or canceled, you may be entitled to compensation that can go up to €600 per passenger.

The compensation depends on the length of your flight. The further you fly, the higher the compensation and the more money you get back.

  • Less than 1,500 km: €250.
  • Between 1,500 and 3,500 km: €400.
  • More than 3,500 km: €600.

If your Virgin Atlantic flight to Riyadh is delayed or canceled, check if you are eligible for compensation. We recommend using AirHelp.com.

Calculate your compensation

For an intercontinental flight from Heathrow to King Khalid International, it is recommended to arrive at least 3 hours in advance. For specific guidelines from Virgin Atlantic, always check the instructions for the most accurate information.