Riyadh King Khaled International Airport Overview
Airport Code
RUH
Full Airport Name
Riyadh King Khaled International Airport
Address
Riyadh King Khaled International Airport, PO Box 12531, Riyadh 11483, Saudi Arabia
Country Code
966
Telephone
(0)1 221 1000
Fax
(0)1 221 1637
E-mail
feedback@pca.gov.sa
Website
www.pca.gov.sa
Number of Terminals
4
Time Zone
GMT + 3
Location
The airport is located 35km (22 miles) north of Riyadh
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are all housed within the same building, connected by linking buildings; travelators in the three link buildings connecting the International and Domestic terminals assist transfers within the passenger complex.
Driving Directions
Major roads to the airport are King Fahd Road, Al-Takhassousi Road and the East Interstate Highway.
Car Parking
Two large three-level garages are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, one on either side of the airport mosque; they are connected to the terminals and to the mosque by pedestrian walkways.
Car Hire
Ten car hire companies, including Avis, Budget and Hertz, 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.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Authorised prepaid taxis marked with the airport logo are available 24 hours a day to the city center (journey time: 30 minutes). By law, taxis must have a meter and passengers should check this before setting off. Limousine: Limousines are available 24 hours a day to the city center (journey time: 30 minutes). There are no public transport options to/from the airport.
Information and Help Desks
Each terminal has an operations office, which provides passenger information; staff are bilingual.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Two 24-hour banks and a post office operate in Terminal 2 and there are ATMs in Terminals 2 and 3. Eating and drinking: There are restaurants, snack bars and cafés throughout the airport, available 24-hours in both Domestic and International terminals. There are no bars (alcohol is illegal in Saudi Arabia). Shopping: Shops are available throughout the airport, including specialty shops; all merchandise is duty-free. Other facilities: There is a first aid center open 24 hours and a mosque.
Conference and Business Facilities
Business services, including five banquet and meeting rooms for up to 250 people and audiovisual equipment, are available at the Sahara Airport Hotel (tel: (0)1 220 4500).
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities include disabled toilets and specially adapted telephones. Disabled car parking spaces are available. Passengers requiring wheelchairs and special assistance should request this from their airline prior to travel.
Hotels
The Sahara Airport Hotel (tel: (0)1 220 4500) is located 6km (4 miles) from the airport. Riyadh hotels include the Holiday Inn Riyadh (tel: (0)1 478 2500), Hyatt Regency Riyadh (tel: (0)1 479 1234), Riyadh InterContinental Hotel (tel: (0)1 465 5000), Riyadh Marriott Hotel (tel: (0)1 477 9300) and the Sheraton Riyadh Hotel and Towers (tel: (0)1 454 3300). Major hotels have personnel on duty at the airport hotel information counters in the lobby; many hotels offer courtesy transportation to/from the airport.
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