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Riyadh King Khaled International Airport Guide (RUH)

Airport info
Code: RUH
Address:
PO Box 12531, Riyadh 11483, Saudi Arabia
Location:

Riyadh King Khaled International Airport is situated 35km (22 miles) north of Riyadh.

Number of terminals: 4 Dialling code: +966
Telephone:
(01) 221 1000.
Timezone: GMT +3:00

Here you'll find essential information on Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

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 terminals are all housed within the same building, connected by linking buildings equipped with travelators.

Driving directions: 

Major roads to Riyadh King Khaled International Airport are King Fahd Road, Al-Takhassousi Road and the East Interstate Highway.

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 stations are available, along with a post office in Terminal 2.

Food: 

There are restaurants, snack bars and cafés 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, including an extensive duty-free facility.

Luggage: 

Luggage trolleys are available.

Other: 

There is a first aid centre open 24 hours a day, and a large on-site mosque.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

Business services, including five banquet and meeting rooms for up to 250 people, plus audiovisual equipment, are available at the Makarim Riyadh Hotel (tel: (01) 220 4500; www.makarimriyadh.com), which is on site.

Disabled facilities: 

Facilities for those with disabilities include adapted toilets, lifts, escalators, travelators and telephones. Reserved car parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should request this from their airline prior to travel

Car parking: 

Two large, three-level garages are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, one on either side of the airport mosque, with capacity for over 11,000 vehicles; they are connected to the terminals and to the mosque by pedestrian walkways.

Car rental: 

Several local car hire companies, plus Avis and Budget, operate at the airport. Counters can be found in the airport lobby. Please note: Women are not allowed to drive on public roads in Saudi Arabia.

Airport hotels

There is one on-site hotel at Riyadh King Khaled International Airport – the Makarim Riyadh Hotel. All major city hotels (including many international brands) also have representation at the airport, and many offer courtesy transportation services for guests.

Four Seasons Riyadh

Located in the Kingdom Centre, with its shopping centre, the Four Seasons Riyadh is a 30-minute drive from Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, linked via a pre-arranged shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a range of dining options and a spa.

Telephone: (01) 211 5000.
Website:
www.fourseasons.com/riyadh
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 has 26 meeting rooms and two outdoor pools.

Telephone: (01) 450 5054.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Makarim Riyadh Hotel

A luxury 5-star property, with 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 sports facilities including tennis courts, an outdoor pool, gymnasium and sauna.

Telephone: (01) 220 4500.
Website:
www.makarimriyadh.com
RadissonBlu Hotel Riyadh

Located in central Riyadh, the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh offers four restaurants and free Wi-Fi internet access. A business centre and 12 meeting/event rooms are available.

Telephone: (01) 479 1234.
Website:
www.riyadh.radissonsas.com
Riyadh InterContinental Hotel

Set in expansive gardens, Riyadh InterContinental Hotel has a range of leisure facilities, including a nine-hole golf course, a bowling alley and tennis courts. The hotel is 30 minutes away from Riyadh King Khaled International Airport.

Telephone: (01) 465 5000.
Website:
www.ichotelsgroup.com
Riyadh Marriott Hotel

Located 30 minutes from the airport by hotel shuttle bus, Riyadh Marriot Hotel offers a central Riyadh location. Hotel facilities include two restaurants and a health club.

Telephone: (01) 477 9300.
Website:
www.marriott.com
Sheraton Riyadh Hotel and Towers

The 192-room Sheraton is 30km (19 miles) from Riyadh King Khaled International Airport and it offers a limited airport transfer service. Hotel facilities include a tennis court, a sauna and a business centre.

Telephone: (01) 454 3300.
Website:
www.starwoodhotels.com

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