Flying from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh, where King Khaled International Airport is located. Shanghai operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Choose from 3 services every week between these two airports. China Eastern offers a 20:50 departure between RUH and PVG.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from RUH to Shanghai. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You can catch a direct flight from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai. Start your trip at RUH and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
China Eastern is a leading airline that operates direct flights from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai.
We make it simple to find a flight from RUH to Shanghai with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you have a passport from Saudi Arabia, you'll need an embassy visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you make travel plans and definitely before you fly.
Central Riyadh to RUH is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 33 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Searching for a handy hotel near RUH? If you're boarding an early flight from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to Shanghai
ر.ق. 662 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,473. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to Shanghai, book your journey 9 months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap flight tickets from RUH to Shanghai every day.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from RUH to Shanghai, kick back at a hotel near SHA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the busiest month for flights from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from RUH to Shanghai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
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