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King Khalid International Airport

También conocido como: Riyadh Airport, RUH Airport, King Khalid Airport, KKIA, Riyadh King Khalid Airport.

RUH · OERK · Riyadh

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
King Khalid International Airport
Código IATA
RUH
Código OACI
OERK
Ciudad
Riyadh
País
Saudi Arabia
Coordenadas
24.9578, 46.6989
Zona horaria
Asia/Riyadh
Terminales
Five passenger terminals: Terminals 1 and 2 (Saudi airlines, international), Terminals 3 and 4 (Saudi airlines, domestic) and Terminal 5 (foreign airlines, international), as assigned in February 2026

Sobre King Khalid International Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the international airport serving Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. It is a base for Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air, which link Riyadh with Jeddah, Dammam, Abha and other Saudi cities and with destinations across the Gulf, Egypt, South Asia, Europe and Asia. Foreign airlines fly in from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Istanbul, Cairo, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and other cities.

The airport has five passenger terminals. Since February 2026, Terminals 1 and 2 handle the international flights of the Saudi airlines, Terminals 3 and 4 their domestic flights, and Terminal 5 the international flights of foreign airlines, so the terminal you use depends on your airline and on whether your flight is domestic or international.

The airport lies about 35 km north of central Riyadh. Line 4 (Yellow Line) of the Riyadh Metro stops at the terminals and runs to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), and Airport Road continues south toward Olaya, Al Malaz and the city center.

From the airport, travelers head to the business towers of Olaya and KAFD, hotels in the Al Malaz and Al Murabba districts, the historic At-Turaif district in Diriyah and the Boulevard City entertainment area.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Riyadh Airports Company

Passengers per year

About 41 million in 2025, up from about 37 million in 2024

Runways

Two parallel runways, each 4,260 m long

Terminals

Five passenger terminals, reassigned between February 16 and 25, 2026

Opened

1983

Consejos de llegada a King Khalid International Airport

Your arrival terminal depends on your airline. International flights of flynas and flyadeal arrive at Terminal 1, international flights of Saudia and Riyadh Air at Terminal 2, domestic flights of flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air at Terminal 3, Saudia domestic flights at Terminal 4, and all foreign airlines at Terminal 5. These assignments took effect in February 2026, so check your terminal with your airline.

On an international flight, follow the Arrivals signs to passport control. Many nationalities can get a Saudi tourist eVisa online before travel or on arrival, and your passport should be valid for at least six months. Collect your bags in the baggage reclaim hall; free trolleys are available. Then pass through customs into the arrivals hall.

Taxi ranks and ride-hailing pickup points are on the arrival floor of each terminal, marked by column numbers. The Riyadh Metro Line 4 stations are signposted from Arrivals. Use the official taxi ranks, an app or a pre-arranged pickup rather than accepting rides offered inside the hall.

Riyadh is on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) all year, and the currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR).

Transporte terrestre

The metro suits light travelers heading to KAFD during its operating hours, while taxis, ride-hailing apps and pre-booked transfers run around the clock.

  • Taxi from Riyadh airport

    Airport taxis and licensed taxi companies pick up from marked ranks on the arrival floor of every terminal, 24 hours a day. Ask the airport's Ask Me team if you cannot find your rank.

  • Riyadh Metro Line 4

    The Yellow Line has stations at Terminals 1 and 2, Terminals 3 and 4, and Terminal 5, and runs to the King Abdullah Financial District, where you can change lines. It runs from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, and the trip to central Riyadh involves a change.

  • Uber, Careem and other apps

    Uber, Careem, Bolt and Jeeny pick up at numbered columns on the arrival floor: column 11 at Terminal 1, columns 33 to 34 at Terminals 3 and 4, and column 6 at Terminal 5. Expect a short walk with your bags to the pickup point.

  • Rental cars

    Car rental desks operate at the airport, and Airport Road leads directly south toward the city. Riyadh's highways are busy at rush hours.

  • Private transfer

    Pre-booked drivers meet passengers in the arrivals hall of their terminal and drive straight to hotels and homes in Olaya, KAFD, Diriyah or elsewhere in Riyadh. This suits families and groups with luggage.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 sit side by side and are joined by walkways; Terminal 5 is a separate building.

  1. Walking links

    Terminals 1 and 2 are joined by the T1-T2 link, Terminals 2 and 3 by the T2-T3 link, and Terminals 3 and 4 by the T3-T4 link, so you can walk between neighboring terminals.

  2. Free shuttle bus

    Free shuttle buses connect the terminals, with an airside service for connecting passengers and a landside service outside the terminals.

  3. Riyadh Metro Line 4

    The Yellow Line stops at Airport T1-2, Airport T3-4 and Airport T5 stations, which is the simplest way to reach Terminal 5 from the other terminals between 6:00 a.m. and midnight.

Terminales

Terminals were reassigned between February 16 and 25, 2026. Check your terminal with your airline before flying.

Terminal 1

International flights of the Saudi low-cost airlines flynas and flyadeal.

Terminal 2

International flights of Saudia and Riyadh Air.

Terminal 3

Domestic flights of flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air.

Terminal 4

Domestic flights of Saudia only.

Terminal 5

International flights of all foreign airlines, from the Gulf, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Aerolíneas y destinos

Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air use different terminals for domestic and international flights, so their rows carry no terminal.

Air Arabia T5

Alexandria, Cairo, Sharjah

Air Cairo T5

Alexandria, Giza, Sohag, Sharm El Sheikh (seasonal)

Air China T5

Beijing (Capital)

Air France T5

Paris (Charles de Gaulle)

Air India Express T5

Bengaluru, Delhi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram

AirSial T5

Islamabad, Lahore

AJet T5

Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen)

Akasa Air T5

Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai

Azerbaijan Airlines T5

Baku

BeOnd T5

Malé

Cathay Pacific T5

Hong Kong

Cebu Pacific T5

Manila

China Eastern Airlines T5

Shanghai (Pudong)

China Southern Airlines T5

Guangzhou, Shenzhen

Delta Air Lines T5

Atlanta (from October 23, 2026)

EgyptAir T5

Alexandria, Cairo

Emirates T5

Dubai

Ethiopian Airlines T5

Addis Ababa

Etihad Airways T5

Abu Dhabi

Fly Jinnah T5

Islamabad

flyadeal

Medina, Tabuk, Arar, Gurayat, Cairo, Dubai (Al Maktoum), Kuwait City, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Sialkot, Hyderabad, Antalya (seasonal), Prague (seasonal), and more

flydubai T5

Dubai

flynas

Arar, Doha, Dubai (Al Maktoum), Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Lucknow, Tashkent, Addis Ababa, Entebbe, Giza, Assiut, Sohag, Bodrum, and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Gulf Air T5

Bahrain

IndiGo T5

Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai

ITA Airways T5

Rome (Fiumicino)

Kam Air T5

Kabul

KLM T5

Amsterdam

Kuwait Airways T5

Kuwait City

LOT Polish Airlines T5

Warsaw (Chopin)

Lufthansa T5

Frankfurt, Munich

Oman Air T5

Muscat

Pakistan International Airlines T5

Sialkot

Pegasus Airlines T5

Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen), Trabzon (seasonal)

Qatar Airways T5

Doha

Riyadh Air

Jeddah, Dubai, Cairo, London (Heathrow), Manchester, Madrid, Málaga, Mumbai, Islamabad, Lahore, Dhaka, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Manila

Royal Jordanian T5

Amman, Aqaba

SalamAir T5

Muscat

Saudia

Jeddah, Dammam, Abha, Jizan, Tabuk, AlUla, Red Sea, Dubai, Cairo, London (Heathrow), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), Frankfurt, New York (JFK), Mumbai, Manila, and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Serene Air T5

Peshawar

Sudan Airways T5

Port Sudan

Thai AirAsia X T5

Bangkok (Don Mueang)

Turkish Airlines T5

Istanbul

US-Bangla Airlines T5

Dhaka

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Currency exchange and ATMs

    ATMs of several Saudi banks are on the arrival and departure floors of every terminal, and Terminal 3 has a currency exchange on its departure floor.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi is offered across the domestic and international terminals, 24 hours a day.

  • Trolleys and porters

    Baggage trolleys are free, and porter help is available for travelers with heavy luggage.

  • Medical clinic

    Medical services are available at the airport around the clock.

  • Baggage services

    Baggage services, including lost and found, help travelers with delayed, damaged or lost bags.

  • Family and children

    The airport has family and children facilities and an airport nursery.

  • Sensory room

    A sensory room on the Terminal 5 departure floor gives children with disabilities and their families a quiet place to wait, 24 hours a day.

  • Ask Me team

    Ask Me staff at information points help travelers find their way between terminals and services.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Plaza Premium Lounge, Terminal 1

    On the mezzanine floor of Terminal 1, the international terminal of flynas and flyadeal. Entry depends on your ticket, lounge membership or a paid pass.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for assistance when you book, or at least 48 hours before departure. Wheelchairs are provided free of charge at check-in on prior request.

  • Reduced mobility

    You can bring up to two mobility aids, including electric wheelchairs. Tell your airline and the airport at least 48 hours before the flight and prepare the wheelchair for check-in handling.

  • Hearing and visual support

    Ask your airline in advance and use the Ask Me team in the terminal for help along the way.

  • Service animals

    Rules for service animals are set by your airline and Saudi import regulations, so check with your airline before you book.

  • Sensory room

    Children with disabilities and their families can wait in the sensory room on the Terminal 5 departure floor.

Estacionamiento

ParkTERMINAL 1, 2, 3, 4

Direct access to Terminals 1 to 4, about a 3 to 5 minute walk, with free shuttle buses. Not recommended for Terminal 5 flights.

ParkSHORT (Terminal 5)

Next to Terminal 5, about a 5 minute walk to the entrance.

ParkLONG (Terminal 5)

About 10 minutes on foot or by shuttle to Terminal 5, and about 15 minutes by free shuttle bus to Terminals 1 to 4.

ParkVALET

Valet service at the gates of Terminals 1 to 5; drop off or collect your car at the terminal or the parking exits.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is King Khalid International Airport from Riyadh city center?

King Khalid International Airport is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. By road, the trip follows Airport Road south toward Olaya, Al Malaz and the city center, and travel time depends heavily on traffic, which is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings. Line 4 of the Riyadh Metro also links the terminals with the King Abdullah Financial District, where you can change to other lines.

How many terminals does Riyadh airport have?

King Khalid International Airport has five passenger terminals. Terminals 1 and 2 handle the international flights of the Saudi airlines, Terminals 3 and 4 their domestic flights, and Terminal 5 the international flights of foreign airlines. Terminals 1 to 4 sit side by side and are linked by walkways, while Terminal 5 is a separate building reached by shuttle bus or metro.

Which terminal does Saudia use in Riyadh?

Saudia uses Terminal 2 for international flights and Terminal 4 for domestic flights at King Khalid International Airport. These assignments took effect in February 2026, when the airport moved airlines between its terminals. Riyadh Air also flies its international routes from Terminal 2. Always check the terminal on your booking or with Saudia before you go to the airport.

Which terminal do flynas and flyadeal use at Riyadh airport?

Since February 2026, flynas and flyadeal use Terminal 1 for international flights and Terminal 3 for domestic flights at King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh Air also uses Terminal 3 for its domestic flights. Terminals 1 and 3 are linked through Terminal 2 by walkways, but allow time if you go to the wrong building, and confirm your terminal with your airline.

Which terminal do foreign airlines use at Riyadh airport?

All foreign airlines use Terminal 5 for their international flights at King Khalid International Airport, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Air France, KLM and Lufthansa. This arrangement took effect in February 2026. Terminal 5 has its own Riyadh Metro station and parking areas, separate from Terminals 1 to 4.

How do I get between terminals at Riyadh airport?

Walk between neighboring terminals among Terminals 1 to 4, which are joined by the T1-T2, T2-T3 and T3-T4 links. To reach Terminal 5, use the free shuttle buses or Riyadh Metro Line 4, which stops at Airport T1-2, Airport T3-4 and Airport T5 stations. Connecting passengers have an airside shuttle and do not need to go landside.

Can I take the metro from Riyadh airport to the city?

Yes. Line 4 (Yellow Line) of the Riyadh Metro has stations at Terminals 1 and 2, Terminals 3 and 4, and Terminal 5, and runs to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). There you can change to other lines for Olaya and central Riyadh. The airport lists metro hours as 6:00 a.m. to midnight, so late arrivals need another option.

Can I use Uber or Careem at Riyadh airport?

Yes. Uber, Careem, Bolt and Jeeny pick up at all five terminals of King Khalid International Airport. Pickups are at numbered columns on the arrival floor: column 11 at Terminal 1, columns 33 to 34 at Terminals 3 and 4, and column 6 at Terminal 5. Follow the signs from the arrivals hall to the column shown in your app.

How do I get a taxi at King Khalid International Airport?

Airport taxis and licensed taxi companies wait at marked ranks on the arrival floor of every terminal, 24 hours a day. At Terminals 3 and 4 the ranks are around columns 38 to 41, and at Terminal 5 around column 6. Use these ranks rather than accepting rides offered inside the terminal, and agree on payment before you set off.

Do I need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia?

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of many countries can get a Saudi tourist eVisa online before travel or on arrival, and some travelers holding a used US, UK or Schengen visa may qualify too. Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries can enter with their national ID. Your passport should be valid for at least six months. Check official Saudi visa sources before you fly.

Who operates Riyadh airport and how busy is it?

King Khalid International Airport is operated by Riyadh Airports Company. It handled about 41 million passengers in 2025, up from about 37 million in 2024, and set a single-day record of 142,538 passengers on July 31, 2025. It has two parallel runways, each 4,260 m long, and opened in 1983.

Are there lounges at Riyadh airport?

Yes. A Plaza Premium Lounge is on the mezzanine floor of Terminal 1, used by international flights of flynas and flyadeal. Saudia operates Al Fursan lounges for eligible premium passengers. Entry to each lounge depends on your ticket class, airline status, lounge membership or a paid pass, so check with your airline or the lounge before you travel.

Where can I park at King Khalid International Airport?

Use ParkTERMINAL 1, 2, 3, 4 for flights from Terminals 1 to 4, a 3 to 5 minute walk from those terminals. For Terminal 5, use ParkSHORT next to the terminal or ParkLONG, about 10 minutes away on foot or by shuttle. ParkVALET operates at the gates of all five terminals, and parking can be paid at self-service kiosks at the exits.

What time zone and currency does Riyadh use?

Riyadh uses Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Saudi riyal (SAR), and cards and mobile payments are widely accepted, including at airport parking kiosks. The Saudi weekend falls on Friday and Saturday, which affects traffic and opening hours in the city.

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¿Cuántas personas caben en una van?

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Sí, puedes añadir una parada adicional a tu servicio durante el proceso de reserva.

¿Los niños pagan distinto que los adultos?

No: los precios se fijan por rango de pasajeros o por vehículo, no por edad.

¿Mi reserva es reembolsable?

Sí. Cancela sin coste hasta 24 horas antes de tu recogida y se te reembolsa el importe completo. Las cancelaciones con menos de 24 horas de antelación no son reembolsables.

¿Los conductores hablan inglés?

Sí: aunque su inglés puede no ser de nivel nativo, los conductores tienen la capacidad de comunicarse con los pasajeros.

¿Las propinas son obligatorias?

Las propinas no son obligatorias, pero sí muy recomendables; los conductores las ganan gracias a la calidad de su servicio.

¿Qué monedas se aceptan?

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¿Se permiten mascotas?

Podemos transportar mascotas domésticas dentro de transportines que quepan en un vehículo normal.

¿Hay espacio para el equipaje?

Sí: hay espacio de sobra para una maleta y un equipaje de mano por persona.

¿Qué incluye el precio?

Todo traslado privado incluye un conductor profesional con licencia; un vehículo asegurado y en buen estado; seguimiento del vuelo en tiempo real; servicio de recepción a la llegada; y servicio puerta a puerta sin cargos ocultos añadidos después de reservar. Tu precio fijo cubre la ruta completa hasta tu destino.

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