Travelling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is five hours ahead of Riyadh.
Choose from five weekly Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. The 00:45 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight available. Cathay Pacific operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.
Your RUH to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Cathay Pacific is your gateway to discovering Hong Kong (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Cathay Pacific is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier operating RUH to HKG flights. A dependable 87.69% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between RUH and HKG include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Currently, Rs78,432 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs152,958. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from RUH to HKG, book your trip 11 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
85% of flights departing from Riyadh Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of RUH.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Riyadh. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Get your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a quick drive from RUH, book a night at Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HKG if you're taking a late Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Hong Kong in March.
Before locking in your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 31ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RUH to HKG in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Shenzhen, roughly 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes are key reasons to visit.