Question 1

How do I get from King Khalid International Airport to Riyadh city center?

Accepted Answer

The Riyadh Metro (opened 2024) reaches Kafd Station downtown in about 35 minutes for SAR 4 (~$1) for a standard ticket or SAR 10 for first class. Taxis cost around SAR 100 (~$27) with fixed rates posted at the taxi stand. Note that cash is no longer accepted for airport taxis; credit card payment only.

Question 2

Does King Khalid International Airport have free Wi-Fi and lounges?

Accepted Answer

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout all terminals. The Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1 is open 24/7 with showers and dining. Hayyak VIP Lounge in Terminal 5 and the Saudia AlFursan Lounge offer premium services. Lounges are open to all passengers at a fee.

Question 3

What are the parking options and rates at RUH Airport?

Accepted Answer

Short-term parking is free for the first 5 minutes, then SAR 3/hour with a daily cap of SAR 36 (~$10). Long-term parking costs about SAR 29/day (~$8). Both covered and uncovered options are available.

Question 4

How early should I arrive at King Khalid International Airport before my flight?

Accepted Answer

Arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international departures. RUH has five terminals, so verify which terminal your airline uses. Terminal 5 handles domestic flights while Terminals 1-4 serve international carriers.

Question 5

What is the current delay status at RUH Airport?

Accepted Answer

Check the live delay index above for real-time delay statistics at King Khalid International Airport, including the percentage of delayed flights and average delay times. Download byAir for push notifications on flight status changes.

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