At a glance
Terminals + flights
Tap a terminal to filter airlines, lounges and flightsTerminals
Main international gateway for foreign carriers + Riyadh Air long-haul.
Reserved for Royal family + government + Hajj charters. Not a public terminal.
Notable flights
107 shownFlights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.
+ 89 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.
Lounges
PriorityPass · Pay-per-use SAR 250
BA Club + oneworld Sapphire
EK Business + Skywards Platinum
QR Business + Privilege Club Platinum
LH Business + Star Alliance Gold
To / from Riyadh
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh Metro Line 1 (Blue) | King Khalid Financial District + Olaya + Downtown | SAR 4-6 | 40-60 min | Phase 1 opened 2024-2025 — direct rapid rail. Best option. |
| Careem (ride-hail) | Anywhere Riyadh | SAR 50-90 | 30-60 min | Dominant in Saudi Arabia. |
| Uber | Anywhere Riyadh | SAR 50-95 | 30-60 min | |
| Limousine taxi (airport) | Downtown / King Fahd Rd | SAR 80-130 | 30-60 min | Use only the official airport taxi rank. |
| SAPTCO bus | Various Riyadh districts | SAR 25-40 | 60-90 min |
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RUH — Frequently asked
Which terminal does my airline use at Riyadh (RUH)?+
Terminal 1 + 2: International — foreign carriers (Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Lufthansa, BA, KLM, AF, Turkish, EgyptAir, Royal Jordanian, Air India, Indigo, PIA) + Riyadh Air long-haul from launch. Terminal 3 + 4: Domestic + regional (flynas). Terminal 5: Royal family + government + Hajj charters (not public).
How do I get from Riyadh Airport to the city?+
Riyadh Metro Line 1 (Blue Line) — SAR 4-6, 40-60 min direct to King Khalid Financial District, Olaya, Downtown. Phase 1 opened 2024-2025. Best option for most travellers. Careem or Uber SAR 50-95 (30-60 min). Official airport limousine taxi SAR 80-130. Use only the official taxi rank — avoid touts.
Do Irish + EU + US citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?+
Most need an e-visa. Saudi Arabia introduced e-visa in 2019 for 60+ countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia + more). SAR 535 (~$140), 1-year multiple-entry, 90-day stays. Apply at visa.visitsaudi.com — approval typically 24-48 hours. Visa-on-arrival available for some passport holders. Hajj + Umrah have separate visa categories.
What is the new King Salman International Airport?+
A mega-airport planned for 2030+ that will eventually replace King Khalid International (RUH). Part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030. Designed for 120M passengers/year (3x current RUH capacity), 6 parallel runways, 12 sq km area — one of the largest airports in the world by area. RUH will be progressively merged into the new airport. Riyadh Air will be the launch tenant.
What is Riyadh Air?+
Saudi Arabia's new flag carrier — announced 2023 by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Plans 100+ destinations + 200+ aircraft (787s + A321neos initially). Service launch targeted late 2025 from RUH. Designed to compete with Emirates + Qatar + Etihad for Gulf hub traffic. Will be the main carrier at the future King Salman International Airport.
How early should I arrive at Riyadh Airport?+
International: 3 hours. Domestic: 2 hours. RUH security can hit 30-60 min waits at peak (early morning departures + late evening). Saudi immigration on arrival can be slow (45-90 min at peak) — bring patience + completed e-visa printout.
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