Located in the architecturally stunning Kingdom Centre, the Four Seasons Riyadh is a 30-minute ride from Riyadh King Khaled International Airport via a pre-arranged shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a choice of restaurants and a spa.
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Riyadh King Khaled International Airport Guide (RUH)
Airport info
Code:
RUH
No. of terminals:
4
Dialling code:
+966
Timezone:
GMT +3:00
Address:
PO Box 12531, Riyadh 11483, Saudi Arabia
Location:
Riyadh King Khaled International Airport is situated 35km (22 miles) north of Riyadh.
Telephone:
(01) 221 1000.
Once the largest airport site in the world, Riyadh King Khaled International Airport serves Saudi Arabia’s capital city, Riyadh. Take a look at our Riyadh King Khaled International Airport guide for essential information on airport transportation, terminal facilities and contact details.
Airport news:
Plans are in place to increase the capacity of the airport over the next three decades.
Information:
Each terminal has an operations office, which provides passenger information.
Email address:
gaca-info@gaca.gov.sa
Website:
www.gaca.gov.sa Transfer between terminals:
The three in-use terminals (Terminals 1, 2 and 3) are all housed within the same building, connected by linking buildings equipped with travelators. There is a fourth passenger terminal, Terminal 4, but this has never been used.
Driving directions:
Major roads to Riyadh King Khaled International Airport are King Fahd Road, Al-Takhassousi Road and the East Interstate Highway. The airport is a 30-minute drive from the city centre.
Public Transport
Public transport road:
Taxi: Taxis are the only mode of public transport available to/from the airport and must be paid for in advance. Authorised taxis marked with the airport logo are available 24 hours a day to the city centre (journey time: 30 minutes). By law, taxis must have a meter and passengers should check this before setting off. Average prices start at SAR60.
Terminal facilities
Money:
Two 24-hour banks are located in Terminal 2, and there are ATMs in Terminals 2 and 3.
Communication:
Internet kiosks are available within the terminals. There is a post office in Terminal 2.
Food:
Restaurants, snack bars and cafés are present throughout the airport, available 24 hours in both the domestic and international terminals. There are no bars as alcohol is forbidden in the kingdom.
Shopping:
There is a selection of shops at Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, including an extensive duty-free facility selling a wide range of products.
Luggage:
Luggage trolleys are available for use by passengers.
Other:
There is a first aid centre open 24 hours a day, and a large mosque within the airport grounds.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
Business services, including five banquet and meeting rooms for up to 250 people, are available at the on-site Makarim Riyadh Hotel (tel: (01) 220 4500; www.makarimriyadh.com).
Disabled facilities:
Facilities for those with disabilities include adapted toilets, lifts, escalators, travelators and telephones. Reserved car parking spaces are available in the car parks opposite the terminals. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should request this from their airline prior to travelling.
Car parking:
Two large, multistorey car parks are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, one on either side of the mosque. These have a total capacity of over 11,000 vehicles and are connected to the terminals (and to the mosque) by pedestrian walkways.
Car rental:
Several local car hire companies, plus international firms Avis and Budget, operate at the airport. Counters can be found in the airport lobby.
Please note: Women are not permitted to drive on public roads in Saudi Arabia.
Airport hotels
Four Seasons Riyadh
Address:
Kingdom Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website:
Riyadh InterContinental Hotel
Set in expansive gardens, Riyadh InterContinental Hotel has a range of leisure facilities, including a nine-hole golf course, bowling alley and tennis courts. The hotel is 30 minutes away from Riyadh King Khaled International Airport.
Address:
Al Maather Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website:
Makarim Riyadh Hotel
Boasting 248 rooms and suites, Makarim Riyadh Hotel is located on the airport site. The hotel offers a choice of restaurants, extensive meeting and events facilities, a business centre and a wide range of sports facilities, including tennis courts, an outdoor pool, gym and sauna.
Address:
King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website:
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh
Located in central Riyadh, the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh is home to four restaurants serving a mix of local and international fare. The hotel is a good mid-range option for those on business centre with 12 meeting/event rooms and free Wi-Fi internet access.
Address:
Al Mubarakiah Plaza, King Abdul Aziz Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website:
Holiday Inn Riyadh - Izdihar
This Holiday Inn is located between Riyadh King Khaled International Airport and the city centre, just a 20-minute drive from the terminal building. The hotel is a good budget option for those on business, with 26 meeting rooms as well as two outdoor pools.
Address:
Northern Ring Road, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Website:
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