Getting Around · Our pick in Riyadh
King Khalid International Airport
RUH
About King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) lies north of the city and is the capital’s gateway. Flights can be disrupted at short notice in 2026: check your flight with your airline, and your government’s travel advice, before you go.
Why it's on our list
- Official website
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with King Khalid International Airport before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from King Khalid International Airport are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations
- Airport T3-4Yellow950 m12 min walk
Key sights
- KAFD23 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Kingdom Centre28 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- At-Turaif, Diriyah29 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- The National Museum35 kmCar or taxi 79 min
- The Masmak36 kmCar or taxi 83 min
Main railway stations
- Riyadh railway station (SAR)34 kmCar or taxi 79 min