--- iata: RUH name: King Khalid International Airport city: Riyadh country: Saudi Arabia lastUpdated: '2026-09-04' officialWebsite: 'https://www.kkia.sa/' sources: - 'https://www.kkia.sa/' - 'https://www.riyadhbus.sa/en/faq' - >- https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/king-khalid-international/ruh12-plaza-premium-lounge - >- https://www.zawya.com/en/business/aviation/riyadh-airport-completes-major-terminal-reallocation-qc6rer50 - >- https://www.plazapremiumlounge.com/en-uk/find/india-middle-east-south-africa/saudi-arabia/riyadh quickFacts: - >- 5 terminals after Feb 2026 reallocation: T1–T2 national-carrier international, T3–T4 domestic, T5 foreign-carrier international - Main hub for Saudia and flynas (plus growing foreign-airline traffic at T5) - 35 km north of Riyadh city center - 'Yellow Line metro stations at T1/T2, T3/T4, and T5' - Metro 2-hour pass SAR 4 standard / SAR 10 first class - 24/7 operations with many lounges bentoTips: - label: Timing title: Arrive 3 hours early for international detail: 'Peak times around 06:00-10:00 and 18:00-22:00 see longer queues.' summary: Security and immigration can add 45-90 minutes. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Confirm terminal after the Feb 2026 reshuffle detail: >- T1/T2 = national-carrier international; T3/T4 = domestic; T5 = foreign-carrier international. No single airside link—use metro/shuttle. summary: Always trust the boarding pass and airline app over old terminal maps. category: terminal - label: Food title: Try local Kabsa airside detail: Better value and variety than lounge food for most travelers. summary: Multiple outlets in departures serve authentic Saudi dishes. category: food - label: Status title: Download Careem or Jeeny app detail: Metered taxis available but apps show real-time pricing and availability. summary: Rideshares often cheaper and faster than official taxis. category: status lounges: - name: Plaza Premium Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - Priority Pass - Paid day pass bestFor: - Work - Long layovers summary: Reliable 24/7 option with good reviews for cleanliness and variety. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 amenities: - Showers - Wi-Fi - Food - Drinks - name: Hayyak Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - Priority Pass - Paid day pass bestFor: - Rest - Families summary: Solid for Priority Pass users but can get crowded during peaks. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 3 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Food - Quiet zones - name: Alfursan Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - Saudia / Alfursan elite - Saudia premium cabin - Paid day entry when sold bestFor: - Saudia flyers - Long layovers summary: >- After the Feb 2026 reshuffle, treat Alfursan as following Saudia: domestic lounge reported in Terminal 4; international Saudia ops sit in T1/T2 — confirm the lounge terminal on your boarding pass. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 4 amenities: - Showers - Buffet - Business center - name: Hafawa Lounge hours: Varies with Riyadh Air departures access: - Riyadh Air Business / Business Elite bestFor: - Riyadh Air premium passengers summary: >- Riyadh Air's lounge product serving the carrier's international operation around Terminals 1–2; not a Priority Pass lounge. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminals 1-2 amenities: - Premium dining - Work areas - Wi-Fi - name: Hayyak Luxury Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - Priority Pass - Paid day pass bestFor: - Terminal 5 foreign-carrier departures summary: >- Plaza Premium/Hayyak product still listed for Terminal 5 with Priority Pass (about 4-hour cap). Useful when your foreign carrier leaves from T5. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal 5 amenities: - Wi-Fi - Food - Seating - name: naSmiles Lounge hours: 24 hours access: - flynas premium / naSmiles elite - Priority Pass when listed - Paid bestFor: - flynas passengers summary: >- flynas moved with the national-carrier reshuffle (intl toward T1, domestic toward T3/T4). Do not assume the old Terminal 5 domestic map — verify the live Priority Pass / flynas listing for your terminal. verdict: depends terminal: Check flynas terminal amenities: - Wi-Fi - Snacks - Seating waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Airport shops zone: airside price: SAR 5-8 for 500ml summary: Standard bottled water prices; stock up before security for savings. location: 'Near Plaza Premium Lounge, mezzanine departures' terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Water fountains zone: airside price: Free summary: Multiple clean fountains available; best free option for refills. location: 'Near gates after security, opposite main food court' terminal: Terminal 5 isBestQuality: true - kind: free name: Lounge water stations zone: airside price: Free with access summary: Unlimited filtered water in lounges; convenient if already accessing one. location: 'Inside Hayyak Lounge, near seating area' terminal: Terminal 3 airportistScore: 7.2 slug: ruh region: Middle East --- > Markdown for [/airports/ruh](/airports/ruh). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/ruh) - [Lounge directory](/airports/ruh/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # King Khalid International Airport (RUH) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Middle East RUH offers modern facilities and 24/7 lounges but trades off with variable security/immigration waits and spread-out terminals. ## Airportist Score **7.2 / 10** - Comfort: 7.5 - Navigation: 6.8 - Food: 7.4 - Transport: 7.8 - Disruption resilience: 6.9 ## At a glance - Passengers: 30M+ - Terminals: 5 active terminals - Typical security: 35 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - 24/7 lounge access - Modern domestic terminal - Metro connectivity - Saudia hub efficiency ## Watch out for - Inter-terminal transfers - Peak-hour immigration queues - Limited public transport late night - Variable taxi pricing ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/ruh/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/ruh/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/ruh/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/ruh/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/ruh/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/ruh/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/ruh/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/ruh/reviews.md)