Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to hotels in Olaya, KAFD, Al Malaz, Diriyah and across Riyadh.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from King Khalid International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Riyadh takes you from King Khalid International Airport to hotels, offices and residences in Olaya, the King Abdullah Financial District, Al Malaz and Al Murabba, Diriyah and the Boulevard City area.
Our Riyadh airport transfers start in the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight uses, where your driver meets you after customs and walks with you to the car outside. King Khalid International Airport has five terminals, so we use the flight on your reservation to send your driver to the right one, and we track that flight so the pickup follows your real landing time. Unlike a taxi rank or an app pickup at a numbered column, your ride is already arranged before you land.
Enter your hotel or address in the booking form to see the vehicles available for your route, from sedans and SUVs to minivans for groups, priced per vehicle before you pay. Each Riyadh airport transfer goes door to door, whether you are staying in an Olaya tower, a hotel in KAFD or a residence near Diriyah.
Our Riyadh airport shuttle is a private minivan or minibus for your party only: it goes straight from your terminal to your address, with no stops for other passengers or other terminals. There is room for suitcases and business luggage, so it suits families, delegations and teams arriving together for conferences and events in Riyadh.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) serves Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and lies north of the city. It has five passenger terminals, reassigned in February 2026: Terminal 1 handles international flights of flynas and flyadeal, Terminal 2 international flights of Saudia and Riyadh Air, Terminal 3 domestic flights of flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air, Terminal 4 Saudia domestic flights, and Terminal 5 the international flights of all foreign airlines. Terminals 1 to 4 sit side by side; Terminal 5 is a separate building.
On an international flight, follow the Arrivals signs to passport control, collect your bags in the baggage reclaim hall, where trolleys are free, and pass through customs into the arrivals hall. Domestic passengers go straight to baggage reclaim.
Riyadh is on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Visa and eVisa. Many nationalities can get a Saudi tourist eVisa online before travel or on arrival, and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries can enter with their national ID. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.
Passport validity. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
Alcohol and dress. Alcohol may not be brought into Saudi Arabia. Visitors are expected to dress modestly in public, with shoulders and knees covered.
Ride-hailing pickup. App rides such as Uber and Careem pick up only at numbered columns on the arrival floor of each terminal, not at the curb in front of the doors.
Saudi riyal. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), and cards and mobile payments are widely accepted.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for King Khalid International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
RUH Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel RUH
From where you're staying back to King Khalid International Airport.
Round trip
RUH Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to King Khalid International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
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William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
Your driver meets you in the arrivals hall of the terminal your flight uses, after customs, and walks with you to the car outside. King Khalid International Airport has five terminals, so give your airline and flight number when you book; we use them to send your driver to the right terminal and to follow your landing time.
The airport is about 35 km north of central Riyadh. The drive to Olaya, the King Abdullah Financial District or Al Malaz usually takes around 30 to 45 minutes, and longer at weekday rush hours. Diriyah, on the city's northwest edge, is a similar trip. Your driver picks the route on the day based on traffic.
It depends on your airline. Since February 2026, foreign airlines arrive at Terminal 5, Saudia international flights and Riyadh Air international flights at Terminal 2, flynas and flyadeal international flights at Terminal 1, Saudia domestic flights at Terminal 4, and flynas, flyadeal and Riyadh Air domestic flights at Terminal 3. Your flight number tells us which one.
Yes. We drive you door to door to hotels, serviced apartments and offices in Olaya, along King Fahd Road and in the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Give us the hotel name or the full building address when you book, and your driver goes straight to the right entrance after meeting you at your terminal.
Yes. Book a private transfer to your hotel or residence in Diriyah, near the At-Turaif district, or to the Boulevard City and Hittin area in north Riyadh. Share the hotel name or the full address when you book, so your driver heads straight there in a vehicle sized for your party and luggage.
Long-distance trips, such as to Al Qassim or across the border to Bahrain, depend on the vehicles and permits available for that route. Share the address when you book and we'll confirm whether we can take you, or contact us before you fly. Cross-border trips also require valid entry documents for every passenger.
Yes. Give the full address, the compound or building name, the villa or apartment number and any gate access details when you book. Many residential compounds in Riyadh have security gates, so your driver can reach you without delay when the details are correct and someone expects the car.
Yes. Pickups are available for flights landing at any hour, including late at night after the Riyadh Metro stops at midnight. Book in advance with your flight number, and your driver waits in the arrivals hall of your terminal. Early-morning returns to the airport can be booked the same way.
We track the arrival of the flight on your reservation, so your driver adjusts to a delay. If your flight number, date, airline or arrival terminal changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so we can move your pickup. A change of terminal matters at Riyadh, where the five terminals are in different buildings.
Yes. Book a return from your hotel, office or residence in Riyadh and give us your flight time and airline. We drop you at the right terminal, since Saudia, flynas, flyadeal, Riyadh Air and foreign airlines depart from different buildings, and your pickup leaves enough time for check-in and security.
No. Turn down rides offered inside the arrivals hall. Your pre-booked driver meets you in the arrivals hall of your terminal after customs; check the company name before you get in. Licensed taxis and app rides pick up only at marked ranks and numbered columns on the arrival floor.
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of many countries can get a Saudi tourist eVisa online before travel or on arrival, and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries can enter with their national ID. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival. Check the rules for your nationality with official Saudi sources before you fly.
Riyadh is on Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, all year, with no daylight saving time. The Saudi weekend is Friday and Saturday, so business hours differ from many other countries. Set your pickup time in local time, on the clock of the airport.
See our King Khalid International Airport page for the five terminals and which airlines use them, the airlines and destinations, the Riyadh Metro, taxis, parking and arrival tips. This page is for booking your private transfer from RUH; the airport page is the factual guide to the airport itself.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from RUH; we are not the airport or its operator, Riyadh Airports Company. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our King Khalid International Airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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