Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Manchester, Dubai, Birmingham, Dammam, Medina, Cairo, Tabuk, Amman, Abha, Dhaka, Jizan, Muscat, Istanbul, Ta if, Belfast, Manama, Kuwait City, Manila.

Question 3

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 4

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 5

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Riyadh with Saudi Arabian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Spring Airlines.

Question 6

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Riyadh, 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.

Question 7

What flights operate between Shanghai and Riyadh?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Shanghai and Riyadh, 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.

Question 8

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong

Question 9

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Riyadh depart?

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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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 10

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Riyadh arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 11

What time do flights between Shanghai and Riyadh depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do flights between Shanghai and Riyadh arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£305
Cheapest round-trip	£498
Average round-trip	£761
Most popular airline	Saudi Arabian Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Riyadh Metro (Line 6)	45-60 min	SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
SAPTCO Airport Bus	50-75 min	SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	economical option
Airport Taxi	25-45 min	SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience with luggage
Uber	25-45 min	SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based convenience
Careem	25-45 min	SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	local ride-hailing option
Private Transfer	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers
Rental Car	25-45 min	SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Saudi Arabian Airlines	SVA	SV	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	20°C	9°C
February	23°C	12°C
March	28°C	16°C
April	33°C	21°C
May	38°C	26°C
June	42°C	28°C
July	43°C	29°C
August	42°C	29°C
September	39°C	26°C
October	34°C	21°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	21°C	11°C

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