King Khaled International Airport
King Khaled International Airport lies approximately 35 kilometres north of central Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian capital region. It serves as one of the primary international gateways to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, alongside Jeddah and Dammam. The airport opened in 1983, replacing the older Riyadh Air Base, and was designed as a sprawling complex reflecting traditional Islamic architectural motifs.
About King Khaled International Airport
King Khaled International Airport lies approximately 35 kilometres north of central Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian capital region. It serves as one of the primary international gateways to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, alongside Jeddah and Dammam. The airport opened in 1983, replacing the older Riyadh Air Base, and was designed as a sprawling complex reflecting traditional Islamic architectural motifs.
The airport operates several passenger terminals, with Terminals 1 and 2 historically handling international traffic, Terminal 3 reserved for domestic flights, Terminal 4 dedicated to low-cost carriers, and a separate Royal Terminal for state and dignitary use. Two parallel runways oriented roughly north–south accommodate continuous 24-hour operations, and ongoing expansion projects aim to substantially increase capacity in the coming years.
Overview
King Khaled International Airport lies approximately 35 kilometres north of central Riyadh in the Saudi Arabian capital region. It serves as one of the primary international gateways to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, alongside Jeddah and Dammam. The airport opened in 1983, replacing the older Riyadh Air Base, and was designed as a sprawling complex reflecting traditional Islamic architectural motifs.
Airlines
The airport is the principal hub for Saudia, the national flag carrier, and a major base for flynas and the newer Riyadh Air. Numerous Gulf, European, Asian, and African carriers operate scheduled services here, including airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, and Egyptair, reflecting Riyadh's growing role in global aviation.
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FAQ
King Khaled International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- King Khaled International Airport is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Asia), at coordinates 24.960°, 46.700°.
- Its IATA code is RUH and its ICAO code is OERK.
- King Khaled International Airport serves Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- King Khaled International Airport operates on Asia/Riyadh local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- King Khaled International Airport sits at latitude 24.960° and longitude 46.700°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
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- Its address is Airport Road, Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia, the phone number is +966 9200 20090, the official website is http://riyadhairports.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Saudi Arabia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.