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Popular Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

9 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

7244 Km

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Shanghai Flights

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Cheapest Riyadh to Shanghai Flight Tickets

Cathay Pacific
19 Jan, Sun
12:45 AM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
4h 25m
RUH-PVG
9.601 TL
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
29 Dec, Sun
12:45 AM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
11h 55m
RUH-PVG
9.702 TL
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
31 Dec, Tue
12:45 AM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
11h 55m
RUH-PVG
9.702 TL
Cathay Pacific
China Eastern Airlines
26 Dec, Thu
06:25 PM
Riyadh - Shanghai
Non-stop
9h 30m
RUH-PVG
11.707 TL
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
30 Dec, Mon
07:40 PM
Riyadh - Shanghai
Non-stop
9h 30m
RUH-PVG
12.167 TL
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
2 Jan, Thu
06:25 PM
Riyadh - Shanghai
Non-stop
9h 30m
RUH-PVG
12.339 TL
China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific
7 Jan, Tue
12:45 AM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
6h 35m
RUH-SHA
13.017 TL
Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways
11 Jan, Sat
09:25 PM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
11h 55m
RUH-PVG
13.528 TL
Qatar Airways
Gulf Air
23 Dec, Mon
10:25 PM
Riyadh - Shanghai
1 stop
9h
RUH-PVG
14.503 TL
Gulf Air
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Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

There are not many alternatives to get to King Khalid Airport from the city center; however, you can especially prefer to take a taxi, as well as you can choose from the transfer vehicles and car rental options for transportation to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to travel by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

You can arrive at King Khalid Airport in a short time from the city center by taking a taxi that allows you to travel comfortably in the light traffic of the city. Although taking a taxi might be costly, you can get one anywhere in the city and it will be a good transportation option you can prefer because it is a fast alternative and there are not many other options you can benefit from.

Transfer Services

If you want, you can also prefer to get to King Khalid Airport by the transfer vehicle offered to you by the hotel you have booked. You can easily catch your flight by taking the advantage of the transfer vehicle that is both an economical and fast option.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to reach King Khalid Airport. In addition to the cars you can rent with a driver, you can also drive the car yourself to get to the airport easily and comfortably. You can rent a car from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center.

Airport Information

International and domestic flights are arranged at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. King Khalid Airport, which is an important transportation hub for Riyadh, has four terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights. You can make your flight by choosing from a large number of airline companies serving at King Khalid Airport, where you can meet your every kind of basic needs before or after your flight.

In addition to baby care room, health care center, lost property office, mosque, car rental offices, meeting rooms and VIP lounge areas inside the airport building, there are also bank ATMs for money transactions, stores where you can do shopping, and various places where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.


Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.

Weather in Shanghai

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SundayMin 0ºC - Max 7ºC
MondayMin 4ºC - Max 9ºC
TuesdayMin 6ºC - Max 11ºC
WednesdayMin 6ºC - Max 12ºC
ThursdayMin 3ºC - Max 10ºC

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