How to get fromNew Zealand to Riyadhby plane, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Zealand to Riyadh by plane, bus, or train

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Fly Auckland to Riyadh
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Riyadh (RUH)plane AKL - RUH
24h 19m
SAR 1,811–5,027
Fly Wellington to Riyadh
cheapest
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Riyadh (RUH)plane WLG - RUH
27h 59m
SAR 1,525–3,939
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Riyadh
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Riyadh (RUH)plane CHC - RUH
28h 25m
SAR 1,717–6,025
Fly Tauranga Airport to Riyadh
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Riyadh (RUH)plane TRG - RUH
23h 51m
SAR 2,357–6,574
Fly Palmerston to Riyadh
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Riyadh (RUH)plane PMR - RUH
27h
SAR 3,013–8,023
Bus to Rotorua, fly to Riyadh
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airportbus
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Riyadh (RUH)plane ROT - RUH
29h 28m
Fly Auckland to Hamad International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane AKL - DOH
2. Take the bus from Msheirb Bus Stn to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus
27h 24m
SAR 2,929–5,794
Fly Auckland to King Fahd International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)plane AKL - DMM
2. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stnbus
3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadhtrain
29h 3m
SAR 2,080–5,735

Auckland (AKL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

15Weekly Planes

20h 31mAverage Duration

SAR 1,801Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Zealand to Riyadh.

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Distance: 15,005.6 km
Duration: 24h 19m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

Qatar Airways, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Riyadh (RUH) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: qatarairways.com

Flights from Auckland to Riyadh via Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 25m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 1,800–5,000

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Riyadh via Singapore Changi, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 57m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,000–15,000

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Riyadh via Perth, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 55m
When: Friday
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–6,000

Flights from Wellington to Riyadh via Sydney, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 5m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: SAR 2,000–5,500

Flights from Tauranga Airport to Riyadh via Auckland, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 28h 55m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,300–6,500

Flights from Palmerston to Riyadh via Auckland, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 50m
When: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 3,000–8,000

Flights from Palmerston to Riyadh via Christchurch International Airport, Singapore Changi, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 31h 55m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,900–9,500

Flights from Rotorua to Riyadh via Auckland, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 26h 10m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,300–6,500

Flights from Rotorua to Riyadh via Christchurch International Airport, Singapore Changi, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 30h 5m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,200–7,500

Flights from Auckland to Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–6,000

Flights from Auckland to Hamad International Airport via Kuala Lumpur

Ave. Duration: 22h 42m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–7,500

Flights from Auckland to King Fahd International Airport via Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,000–5,500

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Riyadh, formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah, is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital of the Riyadh Province and the centre of the Riyadh Governorate. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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Al Hokair Land(Opens in a new window)

Al Hokair Land was an amusement park in al-Hamra neighborhood of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2002, it was considered as one of the most popular recreational spots of the city. It was closed in April 2021.

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