Traveling from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, making Hangzhou five hours ahead of Riyadh.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RUH to HGH flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RUH and HGH:
Guangzhou Airport
Dubai Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Riyadh Airport (RUH) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
At the moment, AED 970 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,600. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RUH to HGH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RUH to HGH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RUH make it to their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Riyadh Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Riyadh. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the hassle out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport, check out Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. It's a short ride from RUH.
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
If you're arriving on a late Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HGH:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Hangzhou's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Hangzhou Airport several weeks in advance to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Hangzhou Airport (HGH) to central Hangzhou
You'll find HGH at 14th Rd.
From Hangzhou Airport, Hangzhou is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Hangzhou in March.
Book your flight from Riyadh Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you want to visit Hangzhou during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RUH to HGH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hangzhou has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometers north-east of Hangzhou, a visit to Shanghai will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in China, head for Nanjing, roughly 241 kilometers north-west of Hangzhou. Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall are highlights.
