Elección confiable - Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- La tarifa se basa en la edad del niño en la fecha de viaje.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- La mayoría de las aerolíneas permiten que los bebés viajen con sus padres de forma gratuita. Sin embargo, algunas aerolíneas cobran hasta el 10% del precio del boleto para adultos. Haga clic en 'Desglose de precios' para obtener más información.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- La tarifa se basa en la edad del niño en la fecha de viaje.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
King Khalid International Airport
- 65,000 clientes satisfechos
- Calificado con 4.5 estrellas. Basado en 3,581 calificaciones de servicio durante el año pasado
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Pagos seguros
- 65,000 clientes satisfechos
- Calificado con 4.5 estrellas. Basado en 3,581 calificaciones de servicio durante el año pasado
- Dedicated customer service team on hand to help
- Pagos seguros
King Khalid International Airport | RUH
Search for flights to RUH in Saudi Arabia using the flight search bar above, or continue reading for more information on this airport including its technical spec, runway information, features and facilities and also which airlines fly from here and their destinations.
About King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport (Arabic: مطار الملك خالد الدولي Maṭār al-Malik Khālid al-Duwaliyy), is an international airport serving the city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The airport is located about 20 miles north of the city, and consists of 5 passenger terminals, a mosque, a Royal Terminal and much more.
The airport first opened in 1983, as a result of the increased demand for international and local air transport requirements for Riyadh.
King Khalid International Airport is the hub for Saudia and Flynas.
King Khalid International Airport Location
The airport is located 35km north of the city of Riyadh, as seen on the interactive map below:
Facilities
The land that the airport occupies is the second-largest in the world, meaning that the airport and its 5 terminals have plentiful facilities. This makes waiting for your flight or connection even better, with things to keep you occupied in comfort.
Facilities Include:
ATM machines
Barbers services
Duty-Free shopping
Restaurants and coffee shops
Free WiFi with a purchase at Starbucks
Mobile charging facilities
Mosque
Porter services for luggage
Showers
Landscaped gardens up to 500,000 square metres
Lounges Include:
Plaza Premium Lounge: Located airside in Terminal 1, this lounge provides passengers flying internationally with non-alcoholic beverages, WiFi, newspapers, TVs and a quiet area for Prayer.
Wellcome Lounge: With lounges located in both Terminal 1 and 2, the lounges provide non-alcoholic drinks, children's play area, game room, WiFi, newspapers and magazines, Prayer room, showers and TV for free. Spa facilities and Day Beds can be accessed for an additional cost.
naSmiles Lounge: This lounge, located in Terminal 5, provides passengers with a quiet place to wait for their flights. It includes non-alcoholic beverages, newspapers and magazines, TVs and WiFi.
Book Lounge Passes for King Khalid International Airport
Did you know that you can buy lounge passes for King Khalid International Airport with Alternative Airlines? You can purchase them for the Plaza Premium Lounge, Wellcome Lounge at Terminals 1 and 2, and the naSmiles Lounge.
Runways
| Direction | Length (m) | Length (ft) | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15R/33L | 4,205 | 13,796 | Asphalt |
| 15L/33R | 4,205 | 13,796 | Asphalt |
Terminals
There are 5 passenger terminals at this airport, however only 3 are in use at the current time.
Terminal 1
Terminal 1 is currently used for all international flights on all airlines except Saudia, Air France, MEA and Flynas.
Terminal 2
Terminal 2 is currently used by SkyTeam members for international flights, including Saudia and Flynas.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is currently closed for renovations. It used to be used by Saudia and Flynas for domestic flights, until Terminal 5 was opened and replaced these operations.
Terminal 4
Terminal 4 is unused and has never been used since being built. It is currently under development since 2013 to increase capacity, which is expected to finish soon.
Terminal 5
Terminal was opened most recently in 2016, and is now used for domestic flights by Saudia and Flynas.
Royal Terminal
The Royal Terminal is a private terminal which is used by heads of state and other high-ranking VIPs to Saudi Arabia. Visitors are greeted in the Royal Pavillion which has open spaces with gardens and fountains. This is connected by a ceremonial hall to the mosque.
General Aviation Terminal
The general aviation terminal is used by private aircraft and is accessible via a special access road only.
Airlines that fly to King Khalid International Airport
| Aegean Airlines | Air Arabia | Air Arabia Egypt | Airblue |
| Air Cairo | Air India | Air India Express | Biman Bangladesh Airlines |
| British Airways | Buta Airways | EgyptAir | emiratos |
| Ethiopian Airlines | Etihad Airways | Flyadeal | FlyBosnia |
| flydubai | flynas | Gulf Air | IndiGo |
| Jazeera Airways | Kuwait Airways | lufthansa | Middle East Airlines |
| Nesma Airlines | Oman Air | Pakistan International Airlines | Pegasus Airlines |
| Philippine Airlines | Royal Air Maroc | Royal Jordanian | SalamAir |
| Saudia | SaudiGulf Airlines | SpiceJet | SriLankan Airlines |
| Sudan Airways | Tarco Airlines | Turkish Airlines |
Top Destinations
See the table below for destinations that are popular destinations with airlines from King Khalid International Airport:
| Dubai (DXB) | Alexandria–Borg el Arab (HBE) | Istanbul–Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) |
| Jeddah (JED) | Delhi (DEL) | Kuwait City (KWI) |
| Khartoum (KRT) | Abha (AHB) | Mumbai (BOM) |
| Lahore (LHE) | Medina (MED) | Assiut (ATZ) |
How to get to King Khalid International Airport
By Road
Passengers driving to the airport should follow the road signs north of Riyadh. The parking facilities at the airport are plentiful, and are located in front of the passenger terminals.
Flat-rate and metered taxis are also readily available at the airport.
By Public Transport
At Terminal 5 there is a Metro service which connects the airport to the Financial District. Some airports also offer shuttle services to and from the airport.
By Rental Car
You can hire a car using the rental car company Hertz.
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