British Airways BA259 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the BA259 flight operated by British Airways on Feb 5, 2026 is scheduled to fly from London (LHR) to Riyadh (RUH). The flight is expected to depart at 20:15 (local time in London, UTC+0) and land at 05:35 (local time in Riyadh, UTC+3) .
Tue, Feb 3
Thu, Feb 5
Fri, Feb 6
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m late
6h 20m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
A10
Arrival Gate
305
Baggage
A34
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 20m
Check-in Counter
D
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
6h 20m
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
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BA259 Aircraft Details
Boeing 787-800
Punctuality (Departure)
50%
Punctuality (Arrival)
90%
Early on average
7 minutes
Age
10y, 8m
Seats
214
Distance
--
Economy
Premium Economy
Business
First
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
44 cm
Seat width better than on 38% of flights
120°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
97 cm
Legroom
47 cm
Seat width
145°
Reclining Angle
2-3-2
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is unavailable
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
183 cm
More legroom than on 75% of flights
51 cm
Seat width better than on 13% of flights
180°
Reclining Angle Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included, Baby or children's meals are available
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi is available
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
--
Legroom
--
Seat width
--
Reclining Angle
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for BA259
Trip.com historical records show that the last BA259 flight departed on Tue, Feb 3 from LHR at approximately 21:25. This flight is expected to arrrive in RUH at 05:58.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Jan 29 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 788 | 20:47 | 05:19 | Arrived |
| Fri, Jan 30 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 788 | 22:32 | 07:03 | Arrived |
| Sun, Feb 1 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 789 | 20:47 | 05:19 | Arrived |
| Mon, Feb 2 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 789 | 21:03 | 05:34 | Arrived |
| Tue, Feb 3 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 788 | 21:25 | 05:58 | Arrived |
| Thu, Feb 5 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 788 | 20:15 | 05:35 | Scheduled |
| Fri, Feb 6 | London (LHR) | Riyadh (RUH) | 788 | 20:15 | 05:35 | Scheduled |
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BA259 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of BA259 is 50% (Late on average 36 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 90% (Early on average 7 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
50%
Late on average 36 minutes
Early
0%
On time
50%
30 mins late
37%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
3%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
90%
Early on average 7 minutes
Early
80%
On time
10%
30 mins late
3%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
0%
Cancelled
3%
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Destination Info: Riyadh Weather & Time
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13°C - 23°C
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3 hour time difference
Time on arrival: London 02:35| Riyadh 05:35
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