Riyadh international airport (RUH)

Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.

 
 

  Passenger Guide

 

Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, opened on November 16, 1983, is the busiest in Saudi Arabia, serving the capital. Together with King Fahd Airport, they are the largest in the world in terms of the area within the grounds. It operates destinations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Arab countries of Africa.

Official Website: kkia.sa

Number of Terminals - 4 - Terminals 2 and 3 (international flights), Terminal 4 (Saudia international flights) and Terminal 5 (domestic flights), open 24 hours a day. The terminals are connected by moving walkways and a free shuttle bus every 10 minutes.

Annual passenger traffic: 18.9 million passengers went through it in 2021.

Tel: +966 920 020 090 / 800 124 8100 - TWITTER - INSTAGRAM

There are information counters in the Arrivals Hall of each terminal.

 Location

The airport is located 35 km (22 miles) north of Riyadh.

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Car rental agencies

Car rental desks are located in the Arrivals Hall of terminals 2, 3 and 5 and operate 24 hours a day.

  1. Abu Diyab (Tel +966 557 492 493)
  2. Alfaris (Tel +966 920 018 050)
  3. Alga (Tel +966 112 299 129)
  4. AlYam AlArabi (Tel +966 920 008 100)
  5. Avis (Tel +966 920 028 281)
  6. Budget (Tel +966 920 004 124)
  7. Enterprise (Tel +966 920 000 028)
  8. Hanco (Tel +966 920 011 501)
  9. Hertz (Tel +966 920 005 561)
  10. Key (Tel +966 800 244 0204)
  11. Lumi (Tel +966 920 028 428)
  12. Sixt (Tel +966 920 002 854)
  13. Theeb (Tel +966 920 000 572)
  14. Yelo (Tel +966 920 002 909)
 

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Parking services at Riyadh airport (RUH)

There are three multi-level car parks with covered spaces directly in front of the terminals, as well as valet parking. They are connected to the main buildings by pedestrian walkways under the roadway on the Arrivals level. There are escalators and lifts between the different levels. Tariffs

ParkSHORT - 2-5 minutes from Terminal 5, for short stays.
ParkLONG - Next to Terminal 5, for long stays.
ParkINTERNATIONAL - Located near terminals 2, 3 and 4, with free shuttle buses to Terminal 5.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should inform their airline before travelling. There are adapted toilets, elevators, stairs and escalators, and accessible telephones. Reserved parking spaces are available in the car parks in front of the terminals. The Ask Me team (Tel +966 920 020 090) is available 24 hours a day to answer questions and provide assistance.

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Latest updates: October 07, 2023