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Cheapest round-trip
$611
Typical prices: $514-$633
China Eastern
Sat 3/31Thu 4/12
RUH - PEK • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Riyadh and Beijing Capital Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • 51% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $308 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Capital (RUH-PEK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Capital

Wed, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 12
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9:35 pm - 6:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$611China Eastern
Wed, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 12
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9:35 pm - 6:00 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$646China Eastern
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
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9:05 pm - 7:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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9:00 pm - 7:10 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
27h 10m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$653China Eastern
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
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9:05 pm - 7:15 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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9:00 pm - 7:10 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
27h 10m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
$654China Eastern
Wed, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 12
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9:35 pm - 11:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
21h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
16h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$695China Eastern
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
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5:10 pm - 10:05 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
23h 55m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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4:25 pm - 8:30 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
33h 05m1 stop Kuala Lumpur Intl
$857Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
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5:10 pm - 3:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 40m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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6:50 am - 3:35 amPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Muscat Seeb
$916Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
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7:05 pm - 11:55 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
35h 50m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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8:00 pm - 10:15 amPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 15m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Doha Hamad Intl
$923Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 24
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5:10 pm - 3:50 pmRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 40m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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6:50 am - 3:35 amPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Muscat Seeb
$928Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 16
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4:15 am - 5:20 amRUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-PEK Beijing Capital
20h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
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6:50 am - 3:35 amPEK  Beijing Capital-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 45m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Muscat Seeb
$929Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport typically range from $514 to $633. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $611, on China Eastern.

Key details for Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$611
Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 108% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport

When to book flights from Riyadh to Capital

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Capital based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 7:25 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 7:25 am.

    The flight takes about 8h 30m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport takes 8h 30m, covering 4,096 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport range from $514 to $633, with an average of $623 over the past 12 months. Anything below $514 counts as a good deal.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared to $626 for nonstop.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Air China is the only airline operating Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SAUDIA and Philippine Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

  • Have flight prices from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $611 to $5,586. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    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 Beijing Capital Airport route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 50m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 53% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 33% of one-stop connections
    • Cairo (CAI) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 72% on flights from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $308 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,074, a difference of $766.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What airlines fly from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Only Air China operates flights between Riyadh and Beijing Capital Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 29m, compared with 16h 30m via Cairo (CAI) and 17h 14m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Riyadh and Beijing Capital Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Beijing Capital Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $308, about $766 less than Monday fares (71% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Riyadh to Beijing Capital Airport trip for March. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $802 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $308 round-trip on this route - about $318 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Beijing Capital Airport.

    • Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport
    • Capital Airport International Hotel
    • Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Capital Airport

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