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Among airlines operating Riyadh to Guangzhou flights:

• SAUDIA: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Riyadh and Guangzhou. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SAUDIA
• China Southern

Flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SAUDIA: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• XiamenAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £291 return via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared with £471 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £74–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) – 11% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Riyadh to Guangzhou route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £405 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £629 – a £224 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Riyadh to Guangzhou route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 53 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Guangzhou flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Guangzhou are Baima Clothing Wholesale Market, Huaisheng Mosque, and Yuexiu Park. These are among the most viewed places in Guangzhou on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Guangzhou:

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 08:12
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 07:52.

The flight takes about 8h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 47% above the route average of £461. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Riyadh to Guangzhou takes 8h 07m, covering 4,152 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Guangzhou are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £2,099, which is 610% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 04m, compared to 15h 08m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 16h 01m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED).

Guangzhou is 5 hours ahead of Riyadh (China Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Riyadh to Guangzhou range from £375 to £661, with an average of £461 over the past 12 months. Anything below £375 counts as a good deal.