Real-time flights, transport options, airport tips and more
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) serves as a major aviation hub for Riyadh and the surrounding region. This guide provides live flight departures, arrivals, delay statistics, and transport options to help you navigate RUH Airport with ease. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a frequent flyer, find everything you need — from real-time flight boards to traveler tips — all in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
