Flying from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know
Shanghai has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh. The city operates in the UTC+3 timezone and is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Shanghai to RUH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Shanghai to RUH with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and RUH include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The distance from central Shanghai to PVG is around 56 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Planning to leave from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)? You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) departing from this busy hub.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and RUH:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 21 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Shanghai to RUH? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RUH:
Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh
King Khaled International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Riyadh. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
R 3,514 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport. Return flights start from R 8,019. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from Shanghai to RUH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap tickets from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing matters when searching for cheap tickets from Shanghai to RUH.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Riyadh in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Shanghai to RUH for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Riyadh to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Riyadh
After booking your flight from Shanghai to King Khaled International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Riyadh:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are must-do's during your Riyadh adventure.
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