Best Price
Qatar Airways
6 Sep, Sun
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 16h 30m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Search Flights from Riyadh to Nanjing
Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Nanjing
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price SAR 1,994
- Direct flight duration 14 hour 50 min
- Arrival airports NKG
- Best days to book Sunday, Wednesday
- Average over the last 30 days SAR 2,320
Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Nanjing
Etihad Airways
20 Sep, Sun
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 9h 10m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Qatar Airways
31 Aug, Mon
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 9h 50m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Etihad Airways
8 Sep, Tue
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 9h 10m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Shortest Flight
Etihad Airways
9 Sep, Wed
Riyadh – Nanjing
14h 50m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Etihad Airways
12 Sep, Sat
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 9h 10m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Etihad Airways
10 Sep, Thu
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 3h 20m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Qatar Airways
23 Sep, Wed
Riyadh – Nanjing
19h 25m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Qatar Airways
7 Sep, Mon
Riyadh – Nanjing
1d 9h 50m
2 stop
RUH–NKG
Last update: 26 August 2026 23:04
Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Nanjing Flights
Cheapest Day21 September Monday
Best Price
SAR 1,643
Average Price
SAR 2,248
SAR 2,516
SAR 1,643
Key Features of the Airlines
- Lowest Fares
- Hajj & Umrah Specialist
- Easy Mobile Booking
- Best LCC Middle East
- Flexible Rebooking
- Wide Domestic Network
- Egypt-KSA Specialist
- 30kg Free Baggage
- Full Service Included
- Full Service with Meals
- 23kg Free Baggage
- SkyTeam Member
- Star Alliance Member
- Complimentary Meals
- 2x23kg Baggage
Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.
Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center
King Khalid Intl. Airport
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.
Taxi
Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.
Bus Services
Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.
Metro
Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.
Hotel Shuttles
Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.
Rental Car
For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.
Transportation to Nanjing City Center from Airport
Nanjing Lukou Intl. Airport
There are several ways to get to Nanjing city center from Nanjing Lukou Airport. The most popular options are metro, shuttle and regular city buses, taxi and Uber, transfer and car rental services. It takes a maximum of 1 hour from the airport, which is 35 kilometers away from the city, to Nanjing.
Metro
It is quite common to use metro in Nanjing. Because of this, there is a subway line called S1 (Airport Line) which provides continuous transportation between Nanjing Lukou Airport and Nanjing city center. In fact, we can say that the cheapest way to get to the city from the airport is to use the metro. You can get your metro ticket for only 6 Chinese Yuan and get off at one of the city center metro stops. You can reach the city center by metro within 30 minutes. When you use this route which is also called Line 1, you reach Shinjiekou, which is considered as a central district of the city.
Shuttle
The most affordable and reliable way to reach the city center from Nanjing Lukou Airport is to use the shuttle buses that are operated by the airport. There are two shuttle bus routes, Line 1 and Line 2. With Line 1 you can easily go both to bus and railway station from Nanjing airport and with the Line 2 you can easily go to the central bus station and the hotels located in the center. As of 2016, shuttle service costs 20 Chinese Yuan. At the end of the 40-minute bus journey you arrive at Nanjing city center.
Taxi
When you exit the airport arrival terminal you would see the taxi stands. If you are in a rush, or if you have arrived late at night and do not want to wait for public transport, taking a taxi might be a good idea for you. The taxi fare from Nanjing Lukou Airport to the city center can vary around 90-120 Chinese Yuan, depending on where you want to go. It is very practical to reach Drum Bell Square for 105 yuan and to Nanjing railway station for 120 yuan by taxi.
In addition, it is possible to reach Nanjing in a comfortable, fast and very economical way by using Uber system. There is only one thing you need to do to benefit from this system: you should either download Uber application to your smart phone or by following it on the internet.
Car Rental
There are a lot of foreign car rental companies at the airport because it is an international one. You can choose one of these companies and head to Nanjing city center. You can also save time by using express highway which shortens this distance significantly.
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Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Nanjing flights?
Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Nanjing flights?
For Riyadh-Nanjing flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Nanjing Lukou Intl. Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Nanjing and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Nanjing and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Riyadh-Nanjing is 6973 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 8 hour 40 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Nanjing flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Nanjing flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Nanjing flights is Saturday.
Riyadh-Nanjing: which airline is better value on this route?
Riyadh-Nanjing: which airline is better value on this route?
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Etihad Airways starts from approximately SAR 1,643.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Qatar Airways | SAR 2,322 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Etihad Airways | SAR 1,643 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments |
 Air China | SAR 1,678 | 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change |
Last update: 11.08.2026
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