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Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Gassim, SA

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Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Buraidah / Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Central Saudi Qassim gateway with **Saudia / flynas / flyadeal** domestic banks plus **QR / EY / FZ / G9 / MS** international pins — two **Priority Pass Hayyak** products (Domestic near gate + International after security), both 24h max 3h; **PP lists Domestic Hayyak closing permanently 31 Oct 2026**.

Airportist Score

6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.0
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport

Buraidah / Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Central Saudi Qassim gateway with **Saudia / flynas / flyadeal** domestic banks plus **QR / EY / FZ / G9 / MS** international pins — two **Priority Pass Hayyak** products (Domestic near gate + International after security), both 24h max 3h; **PP lists Domestic Hayyak closing permanently 31 Oct 2026**.

Airportist Score

6.6/ 10

Solid

Ease of use6.8
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail6.0
Ground access6.2
Reliability6.4
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
Terminals
Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)

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Closure

Domestic Hayyak closes 31 Oct 2026

Priority Pass lists permanent closure of the Domestic Hayyak (elq3) on 31 October 2026.

International Hayyak (elq2) remains listed 24h on research day — confirm live after Oct.

24h PP

Both Hayyak products listed 00:00–23:59

Domestic and International Hayyak — max stay 3 hours; under-5 free; shoe shine on both strips.

Match door to Domestic vs International boarding pass.

Flow

Match Domestic vs International Hayyak

Domestic: after security near Gate Departure. International: after security by departure gates.

Wrong flow = wrong lounge.

Banks

Saudia domestic + Gulf/Egypt/Turkey intl

RUH/JED/DMM domestic core plus QR/EY/FZ/G9/MS/TK international pins.

Confirm live seasonal Bosnia/Trabzon leisure on flyadeal.

Live conditions

Right now at ELQ

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders matching Domestic vs International Hayyak doors
Saudia / LCC into Buraidah–Qassim catchment
International PP holders using the post-security International Hayyak

Watch out for

Domestic Hayyak PP strip: permanent closure 31 October 2026 — confirm live after that date
Match Domestic vs International door to boarding pass
PP max stay 3 hours on both; under-5 free
No published MCT; confirm live SAR ground

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

6.8

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.8

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

6.0

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.2

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.4

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main Terminal (Domestic + International flows)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for ELQ.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA ELQ / ICAO OEGS — Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International, Buraidah/Qassim
GPS 26.30278, 43.77389
Hayyak Lounge Domestic (PP elq3) — after security near Gate Departure; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-5 free; **closes permanently 31OCT26**
Hayyak Lounge International (PP elq2) — after security adjacent to departure gates; International only; 00:00–23:59; max 3h; under-5 free
Airlines: Saudia · flynas · flyadeal · Qatar · Etihad · flydubai · Air Arabia · EgyptAir · TK — confirm live
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

5 official sources

https://www.matarat.com.sa/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional/elq3-hayyak-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional/elq2-hayyak-lounge
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/prince-nayef-bin-abdulaziz-regional
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Naif_bin_Abdulaziz_International_Airport

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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Arrivals taxi
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Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 1 rated worth it.
Hayyak Lounge (International)
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Traveler Tips
Confirm live schedules and terminal assignments for ELQ on the day of travel.
5 tips & hacks
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Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Hayyak Domestic (PP) — closes 31OCT26Hayyak International (PP)Matarat Qassim gateway
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Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 27, 02:28 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.