How to get fromXi'an to Riyadhby plane, car, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Riyadh by plane, car, taxi, train, or bus

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Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Riyadh
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1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Riyadh (RUH)plane XIY - RUH
16h 42m
SAR 870–2,939
Drive 8,118.4 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Riyadhcar 8,118.4 km
3d 21h
SAR 3,831–5,534
Taxi to Ankang, fly to Riyadh
1. Take the taxi from Xi'an to Ankang (AKA)taxi
2. Fly from Ankang (AKA) to Riyadh (RUH)plane AKA - RUH
17h 38m
SAR 1,373–3,530
Train to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, fly to Riyadh
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Yuncheng Northtrain
2. Fly from Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU) to Riyadh (RUH)plane YCU - RUH
19h 34m
SAR 961–2,624
Fly Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hamad International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)plane XIY - DOH
2. Take the bus from Msheirb Bus Stn to Aziziyah Bus Stnbus
22h 37m
SAR 1,138–3,206

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

6Weekly Planes

12h 33mAverage Duration

SAR 892Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,069.8 km
Duration: 16h 42m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia?

China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Saudia fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Riyadh (RUH) 6 times a week.

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Riyadh(opens in a new window), Saudi Arabia(opens in a new window)

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)

Things to do in Riyadh

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.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Convention Center(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Grand Plaza Hotel - Gulf Riyadh(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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