Cheap flights from Riyadh to Shenzhen from £306

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Fri, Jul 31
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£306
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Mon, Aug 3
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£337
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Sat, Aug 1
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£348
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Thu, Jul 30
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£352
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Tue, Jul 28
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£355
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Sun, Aug 2
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£415
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
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£654
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Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
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£694
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Sat, Aug 1 – Wed, Aug 5
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£696
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Thu, Jul 30 – Wed, Aug 5
Riyadh RUHShenzhen SZX
£699
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£736
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How much do flights to Shenzhen cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£306

Cheapest round-trip

£654

Average round-trip

£784

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

IndiGo Airlines

Getting from Shenzhen's airport to the city center

Fastest options: Metro Line 11 and Airport Express bus. Best value: Metro and public buses.

Shenzhen is served by Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), located approximately 32 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations including metro, airport express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Shenzhen's efficient metro system provides a direct connection to downtown areas, while buses and taxis offer flexible alternatives. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-55 min

¥9–11 (~$1.25–1.50 USD)

every 4–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to downtown

50-80 min

¥20–25 (~$2.75–3.50 USD)

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct to major hotels

35-60 min

¥100–180 (~$14–25 USD); metered

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

35-60 min

¥80–150 (~$11–21 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

35-55 min

¥250–400 (~$35–55 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

90-120 min

¥80–100 (~$11–14 USD)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Guangzhou

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro Line 11 operates from approximately 6:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Plan accordingly for late arrivals.
  • Taxis use meters; ensure the driver activates it. Airport pickup fees may apply.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Didi require a Chinese phone number and payment method.
  • Traffic congestion can significantly affect road journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shenzhen

Depart from
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Shenzhen Bao an International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Haizhu - Jinshazhou - The Peak, Hong Kong - Tian Tan Buddha - Tsing Yi - Xiaoguwei - Zhongshan Island

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Shenzhen

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
flynasKNEXYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shenzhen

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C14°C
February21°C15°C
March23°C18°C
April26°C21°C
May28°C24°C
June30°C26°C
July31°C27°C
August31°C27°C
September31°C26°C
October28°C23°C
November25°C19°C
December20°C14°C
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
251
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
34°C27°C
18 Jul
63%
32°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
45%
32°C27°C
19 Jul
79%
32°C27°C
Monday
13 Jul
53%
32°C27°C
20 Jul
89%
28°C25°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
75%
31°C27°C
21 Jul
92%
27°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
87%
27°C26°C
22 Jul
82%
31°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
83%
31°C26°C
23 Jul
86%
28°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
81%
31°C27°C
24 Jul
83%
29°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air India Limited, and flynas. Riyadh and Shenzhen have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shenzhen, consider visiting Haizhu, Jinshazhou, The Peak, Hong Kong, Tian Tan Buddha, Tsing Yi, Xiaoguwei, and Zhongshan Island.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and London, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Singapore, Hangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Mumbai, Dubai, Nanjing, Seoul, Manila, Hanoi, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Bengaluru.
Which airports are there in Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
What airports are near Shenzhen?
The main airport in Shenzhen is Shenzhen Bao an International. It is also served by Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
Which airlines fly between Riyadh and Shenzhen?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Shenzhen with IndiGo Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air India Limited, flynas.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Shenzhen?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh and Shenzhen, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Riyadh and Shenzhen?
Traveling between Riyadh and Shenzhen, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Shenzhen?
There are a number of airports in and around Shenzhen. The main one is Shenzhen Bao an International and other nearby airports include Hong Kong International, Guangzhou Baiyun International, Shenzhen Bao an International, Macau International, Zhuhai Jinwan, Huizhou Pingtan, Foshan Shadi.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Shenzhen depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Shenzhen arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Shenzhen depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Shenzhen arrive?

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