Xiamen to Riyadh (XMN–RUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between XMN and RUH. Nearest airports to XMN with scheduled service: Kinmen Airport (KNH, 17 mi) · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 34 mi) · Penghu Magong Airport (MZG, 116 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MNL Manila (Pasay) 13h 23m MFPR → 5JPRRX Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Riyadh flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 10m 3UCZMF → CZSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Riyadh flights
PKX Beijing 14h 25m 3UCZKL → MFMUSV Beijing (PKX) to Riyadh flights
HKG Hong Kong 14h 55m CX → SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Riyadh flights
BKK Bangkok 15h MFPG → RXSVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Riyadh flights
LHR London 22h 16m MF → RXSVVS London (LHR) to Riyadh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 23h 35m MF → AFSV Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Riyadh flights
AMS Amsterdam 40h 40m MF → SV Amsterdam (AMS) to Riyadh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Xiamen to Riyadh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between XMN and RUH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XMN to RUH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
MNL ~13h 23m CAN ~14h 10m PKX ~14h 25m HKG ~14h 55m BKK ~15h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Xiamen.
XMN: CST · RUH: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 1:00 PM in Riyadh.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist eVisa can be obtained online through the official Visit Saudi portal, valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and a recent digital photo is required with the application.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to XMN

Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.

Facts

XMN–RUH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xiamen to Riyadh route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XMN
Full nameXiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA / ICAOXMN / ZSAM
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
Destination: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about XMN to RUH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ninoy Aquino, Guangzhou Baiyun and Beijing Daxing.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RUH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Riyadh is 5 hours behind Xiamen.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ninoy Aquino, Guangzhou Baiyun and Beijing Daxing. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.