King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Riyadh airport guide — Saudi Arabia
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At a glance
- ICAO
- OERK
- Terminals
- 5
- Opened
- 1983
- Distance to city
- ≈35 km (22 mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Routes listed
- 132
- Hub airlines
- SV · XY · F3
The offset shown is standard (winter) time — some countries add 1 hour during daylight saving.
King Khalid is Riyadh's gateway with five terminals, the newest being international Terminal 5. It is the main operating base of Saudi carriers (Saudia, flynas, flyadeal).
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Flights from King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Flights from RUH
Showing the 15 farthest of 112 routes, sorted by direct distance.
Flights to RUH
Showing the 15 farthest of 20 routes, sorted by direct distance.
Getting from the airport to Riyadh
- Taxi
Metered taxis and ride-hailing cars queue 24/7 outside arrivals.
About 60–90 SAR to central Riyadh.
- Bus
SAPTCO and shared shuttle buses link the airport with city terminals.
Roughly 20–40 SAR per bus ride.
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Staying in Riyadh: a mid-range day (mid-tier hotel + food + transport + activities) runs about 195 SAR — details in the Riyadh travel costs guide.
FAQs
How many routes are listed for King Khalid International Airport?
This page lists 112 departing and 20 arriving routes, each with computed distance and estimated flight time.
What is the farthest route from King Khalid International Airport?
The farthest listed destination is Auckland (AKL) at 14,953 km, roughly 18h 11m in the air.
How far is King Khalid International Airport from Riyadh?
The airport sits approx 35 km (22 mi) from central Riyadh; taxis and buses below cover the transfer.
Which airlines hub at RUH?
The principal carriers operating from here: SV, XY, F3.
What time zone does King Khalid International Airport use?
The airport operates at UTC+3; the site's time-difference calculators compare it with other cities. The offset shown is standard (winter) time — some countries add 1 hour during daylight saving.