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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)AKL - RUH
24h 24m
SAR 1,609–5,605
Fly Wellington to Riyadh
cheapest
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Riyadh (RUH)WLG - RUH
26h 24m
SAR 1,318–4,064
Fly Tauranga Airport to Riyadh
1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Riyadh (RUH)TRG - RUH
25h 46m
SAR 2,156–7,073
Fly Christchurch International Airport to Riyadh
1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Riyadh (RUH)CHC - RUH
28h 54m
SAR 1,617–6,025
Fly Palmerston to Riyadh
1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Riyadh (RUH)PMR - RUH
27h 55m
SAR 2,212–7,020
Bus to Rotorua, fly to Riyadh
1. Take the bus from Tauranga to Rotorua Airport
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Riyadh (RUH)ROT - RUH
29h 43m
SAR 2,117–7,118
Fly Auckland to King Fahd International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)AKL - DMM
2. Take the bus from King Fahd Airport Stn to Dammam Main Stn
3. Take the train from Dammam to Riyadh
28h 38m
SAR 1,978–6,313
Fly Auckland to Hamad International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)AKL - DOH
2. Take the bus from Msheirb Bus Stn to Aziziyah Bus Stn
27h 24m
SAR 2,627–4,572

Auckland (AKL) to Riyadh (RUH) flights

19Weekly Planes

22h 55mAverage Duration

SAR 1,607Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from New Zealand to Riyadh.

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

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Riyadh (RUH) 3 times a day.

Airlines

Website: qatarairways.com

Flights from Auckland to Riyadh via Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 20h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 1,800–5,500

Flights from Auckland to Riyadh via Kuala Lumpur, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 7m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 1,600–5,500

Flights from Wellington to Riyadh via Melbourne, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 24h 10m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 1,900–6,000

Flights from Wellington to Riyadh via Sydney, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 26h
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 1,900–6,000

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–7,000

Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Riyadh via Hong Kong, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 29h 55m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–6,500

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

Ave. Duration: 26h 2m
When: Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: SAR 1,900–12,000

Flights from Palmerston to Riyadh via Auckland, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 26h 25m
When: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,200–7,000

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

Ave. Duration: 28h 10m
When: Friday
Estimated price: SAR 1,900–12,000

Flights from Rotorua to Riyadh via Auckland, Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 27h 5m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: SAR 2,100–7,000

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

Ave. Duration: 29h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: SAR 2,000–12,000

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

Ave. Duration: 19h 35m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 1,900–6,000

Flights from Auckland to Hamad International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 10m
When: Every day
Estimated price: SAR 2,000–6,500

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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

National Museum of Saudi Arabia(Opens in a new window)

The National Museum of Saudi Arabia is a major national museum in Saudi Arabia. Established in 1999, it is part of the King Abdulaziz Historical Centre in Riyadh.

Al Faisaliyah Center(Opens in a new window)

The Al Faisaliyah Centre (or Al Faisaliah Centre, Arabic: برج الفيصلية) is a commercial skyscraper located in the business district of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is the fourth tallest building in Saudi Arabia after the Kingdom Centre, Burj Rafal and Abraj Al Bait. It is also called Star Dome.

Masmak fort(Opens in a new window)

The Masmak (Arabic: Qaṣr al-Maṣmak قصر المصمك) is a clay and mud-brick fort, with four watchtowers and thick walls, founded on stone blocks, lying in the center of Riyadh, in the old quarters. This building played a major part in the kingdom's history, as it was here that the recapture of Riyadh, led by Ibn Saud, occurred on 14 January 1902.

Murabba Palace(Opens in a new window)

The Murabba Palace (Qasr al Murabba (the Square in Arabic)) is one of the historic buildings in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The palace was named after its square with the form of 400 by. It is one of the museums in the city.

Places to stay in Riyadh

Braira Al Wezarat(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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

8.9Fabulous

Ramada Riyadh Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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