Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Riyadh from £483

Cheap flights from Shenzhen to Riyadh from £483

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£483
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Sun, Jul 12
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£486
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Wed, Jul 8
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£486
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Mon, Jul 13
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£488
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£499
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Sun, Jul 12
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£512
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Tue, Jul 7 – Fri, Jul 10
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£964
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Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
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£977
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Sun, Jul 12 – Wed, Jul 15
Shenzhen SZXRiyadh RUH
£981
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 13 – Sun, Jul 19
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£982
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Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 14
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£985
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sun, Jul 12
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How much do flights to Riyadh cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£483

Cheapest round-trip

£964

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

AirAsia

Getting from Riyadh's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus and Riyadh Metro.

Riyadh is served by King Khalid International Airport (RUH), located approximately 35 km north of the city center. The airport is one of the largest in Saudi Arabia and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include the Riyadh Metro, public buses operated by SAPTCO, taxis, ride-hailing services like Uber and Careem, and private transfers. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

45-60 min

SAR 4 – SAR 8; single journey fare

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

50-75 min

SAR 15 – SAR 25; varies by route

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

economical option

25-45 min

SAR 80 – SAR 150; metered; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

25-45 min

SAR 60 – SAR 120; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

SAR 55 – SAR 110; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

local ride-hailing option

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 300; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

25-45 min

SAR 150 – SAR 400; per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

Notes:

  • Prices in SAR (approximately 1 USD = 3.75 SAR); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Riyadh Metro Line 6 connects the airport to the city center; check schedules as service may vary.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available; journey times depend heavily on traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Riyadh

Depart from
Shenzhen Bao an International
Arrive to
King Khalid International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Shenzhen to Riyadh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Shenzhen AirlinesCSZZHYes
Oman AirOMAWYNo
flynasKNEXYYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Riyadh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January20°C9°C
February23°C12°C
March28°C16°C
April33°C21°C
May38°C26°C
June41°C28°C
July43°C29°C
August42°C29°C
September39°C26°C
October34°C21°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
43°C
July
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
358
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
43°C30°C
4 Jul
45°C31°C
Sunday
28 Jun
42°C30°C
5 Jul
45°C32°C
Monday
29 Jun
43°C29°C
6 Jul
45°C32°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
43°C30°C
7 Jul
46°C33°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
43°C31°C
8 Jul
46°C34°C
Thursday
2 Jul
44°C31°C
9 Jul
46°C34°C
Friday
3 Jul
45°C32°C
10 Jul
45°C33°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines, Oman Air, flynas, and Air Arabia. Shenzhen and Riyadh have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Shenzhen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shenzhen and Shanghai, London, Bangkok, Beijing, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Chongqing, Phnom Penh, Kuching, Chengdu, Taipei, Jinan, Seoul, Tokyo, Zhengzhou, Sanya, Ningbo, Xi'an.
What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
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.
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 Shenzhen and Riyadh?
Currently, you can fly between Shenzhen and Riyadh with AirAsia, Shenzhen Airlines, Oman Air, flynas, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Shenzhen and Riyadh?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shenzhen 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.
What flights operate between Shenzhen and Riyadh?
Traveling between Shenzhen 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.
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 Shenzhen and Riyadh 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 Shenzhen, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shenzhen and Riyadh arrive?
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.
What time do flights between Shenzhen and Riyadh depart?
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