Flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Shanghai (PVG)

In-flight Dining
You will be served complimentary meals on both the Riyadh–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai sectors, with menus designed to suit different tastes and flight times.

Special Meals
We offer a variety of special meals for specific dietary requirements. You can request these through your booking, subject to availability and advance ordering times.

Book the Cook
Eligible passengers in participating cabins on selected sectors can pre-order from an expanded menu through our Book the Cook service, adding more choice to your in-flight dining experience.

Beverage Service
A selection of hot and cold drinks is available throughout the flight, including juices, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Our signature Singapore Sling is also available on board.

For Riyadh–Shanghai flights, the weight concept applies. Checked baggage allowances are: Economy Class (25kg for Lite/Value fares, 30kg for Standard/Flexi fares) and Business Class (40kg). Each checked bag must not exceed 32kg. Cabin baggage allowances are: Economy Class (1 piece up to 7kg) and Business Class (2 pieces, each up to 7kg). Your exact allowance is shown on your e-ticket, and KrisFlyer Elite Gold and PPS Club members enjoy additional allowances.

Wi-Fi is available on Singapore Airlines flights from Riyadh to Shanghai once the aircraft is above 10,000 feet. It is free and unlimited for KrisFlyer members, and Economy Class members must add their membership number to the booking at least 1.5 hours before departure. Paid plans are available for non-members. The service is suitable for messaging, email, and basic browsing, but it does not support video streaming, video calls, or large file transfers.

On both the Riyadh–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai sectors operated by the Airbus A350-900, Economy Class offers a seat pitch of about 32 inches with up to 19 inches of seat width, while Business Class provides a fully flat bed with generous personal space and direct aisle access.

On the Riyadh–Shanghai route via Singapore, our Airbus A350-900 offers an in-flight entertainment system at every seat, with a wide selection of movies, TV shows, music, and games. You can start enjoying content soon after take-off and continue until close to landing on both sectors.

Yes, you can usually select your seat for both the Riyadh–Singapore and Singapore–Shanghai sectors during booking or later via Manage Booking, subject to seat availability and fare conditions. Some seats may attract a seat selection fee depending on your fare type and KrisFlyer status.

Yes, Singapore Airlines provides lounge access to eligible passengers with a layover in Singapore. Your eligibility is based on your class of travel or your KrisFlyer and Star Alliance status, and it is determined by your flight leaving Singapore. Other options, like purchasing a day pass at a pay-per-use lounge, are also available.

During a layover at Singapore Changi Airport on the Riyadh–Shanghai journey, eligible passengers may be able to access facilities such as the SilverKris Lounge (First Class), SilverKris Lounge (Business Class), or KrisFlyer Gold Lounge, depending on cabin class and frequent flyer status. Access is determined by the onward flight from Singapore and your entitlements.

Singapore Changi Airport offers many ways to relax between your Riyadh and Shanghai flights, from indoor gardens and play areas to quiet zones and transit hotels. For longer layovers of around 5.5 hours or more, you can consider joining an official transit tour into the city, subject to eligibility and timing. Shorter connections are ideal for enjoying the airport’s retail and dining options or freshening up at rest facilities. Your time at Singapore Changi Airport is more than just a wait — it is an integral part of your journey.

For a single Singapore Airlines itinerary from Riyadh to Shanghai via Singapore, we normally check your checked baggage through to your final destination. You will receive baggage tags to Shanghai at check-in in Riyadh, and you can remain airside during your layover at Singapore Changi Airport unless advised otherwise.

Riyadh follows Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) and does not observe daylight saving time. Shanghai follows China Standard Time (UTC+8), also without daylight saving time. Shanghai is therefore 5 hours ahead of Riyadh throughout the year.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, purpose of visit, and length of stay. We recommend checking with the relevant embassy or consulate, or your local authorities, well before departure to confirm the latest entry requirements for China and any transit rules for Singapore.

For Singapore Airlines flights from Riyadh to Shanghai via Singapore, we recommend arriving at the airport at least 3 hours before departure. This allows enough time for check-in, security, and any exit formalities before boarding your evening flight.

On arrival at Singapore Changi Airport, follow the transfer signs to your next departure gate. You usually do not need to clear immigration for a through-ticketed connection, and transfer desks are available if you need boarding pass assistance. Check your boarding pass for gate and boarding time information.

International security regulations apply on this route, including limits on liquids, aerosols, and gels in cabin baggage, especially during your transit through Singapore Changi Airport. We recommend packing larger liquid items in checked baggage and ensuring any carry-on liquids follow current size and packaging rules at all airports on your journey.