King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
King Khalid International Airport is the second largest airport in Saudi Arabia. It is located approximately 35 km from the city of Riyadh.
Riyadh Airport
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Full-service dining
Nursing rooms
Facilitation for passengers with disabilities or those who require assistance
Duty-free shopping
Banks and currency exchange
24x7 medical facility
Lounge
Prayer rooms
Luggage storage
Free Wi-Fi
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Airport taxi
- Car rentals
- RUH is around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
Taxi pick-up area
- The pick-up area is right outside the arrival building. There are information boards for passengers to reach the taxi area.
Minimum layover time
- International to international: 1 hour 30 minutes
- International to domestic: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Domestic to international: 2 hours
Airport hotels
Resolution desk for baggage issues
Baggage service offices are located at the baggage claim areas at the airport.
Places to visit nearby
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Al Masmak Fortress
48 km
Airport FAQs
For free Wi-Fi access on your device, select the desired identification document, and follow the scanning steps. Once the scan is completed, use the access code on your receipt & enter the code on "_KKIA Free Wi-Fi" network page.
Separate prayer rooms and ablution facilities are available for men and women at the airport.