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Only China Southern operates flights between Riyadh and Shenzhen.

Flights from Riyadh to Shenzhen usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Shenzhen (SZX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Riyadh to Shenzhen.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average 1,699 ﷼ round-trip, compared to 1,828 ﷼ via a layover through Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Philippine Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Shenzhen most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 6% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Riyadh to Shenzhen route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at 1,691 ﷼ round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at 3,659 ﷼, a difference of 1,969 ﷼. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Shenzhen:

• Earliest: departs at 12:30 am and lands at 8:42 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 am and lands at 9:12 am.

The flight takes about 8h 12m.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Shenzhen takes 8h 12m, covering 10,873 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 2,580 ﷼ to 12,286 ﷼. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Shenzhen are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 1,433 ﷼, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 04m, compared with 17h 09m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 20h 17m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Shenzhen is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (China Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Shenzhen range from 1,690 ﷼ to 3,382 ﷼, with an average of 1,879 ﷼ over the past 12 months. Anything below 1,690 ﷼ counts as a good deal.