King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Riyadh Airport Transfer Guide
King Khalid International Airport is about 35 km from central Riyadh. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.
- Driver tracks your flight
- Fare fixed when you book
- ✍ Name sign in arrivals
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King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is about 35 km from central Riyadh. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
- Distance to the centre
- About 35 km
- Cheapest way in
- Metro Green Line
- Fastest
- Metro — 20-25 min to KAFD
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Where can your driver take you from RUH?
Transfers you can pre-book from Riyadh airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.
RUH → Riyadh centreAirport to the city centre
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Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh Metro Green Line to KAFD + Olaya | 20-25 min direct | Cheapest + fastest |
| Uber / Careem | 30-50 min | Late arrivals + door-to-door |
| Airport limousine | 30-50 min | Regulated + English-speaking |
Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Riyadh airport transport guide.
Skip the taxi queue in Riyadh
Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Riyadh.
From landing to the door
How your Riyadh pickup works
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No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.
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Data when you land
An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.
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How far is King Khalid International Airport from central Riyadh?+
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is about 35 km from central Riyadh. Fastest way in: Metro — 20-25 min to KAFD.
What is the cheapest way from RUH into Riyadh?+
Metro Green Line. Our Riyadh airport transport guide compares every option.
Can I pre-book a private transfer from RUH?+
Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Riyadh: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.
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Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Riyadh.
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