King Khalid International Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-06King Khalid International Airport sits about 35 km north of central Riyadh and serves as the main gateway to the Saudi capital. It opened on 16 November 1983 and is one of the largest airports in the world by land area. The site is run by Riyadh Airports Company, which took over operations in 2016.
Services at King Khalid International Airport
5 of 6 available- 1optionParkingRiyadh Airports ParkingView parking guide
- 5optionsCar RentalsAvis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and 2 moreView car rentals guide
- 2optionsHotelsRiyadh Airport Marriott Hotel, Radisson Hotel Riyadh AirportView hotels guide
- 3optionsLoungesPlaza Premium Lounge, CATRION, flynasView lounges guide
- None listed yetShuttles
- 1routePublic TransportRiyadh MetroView public transport guide
Key facts
- Passengers40.8M40,800,000 in 2025
- Services12listed across 5 of 6 types
- Movements297K296,800 flights a year
- Local timeRiyadh time
- IATARUHICAO OERK
- Opened1983
- Runways2
- Terminals5
Terminals
5 terminals- T1InternationalTerminal 1flynas, flyadeal
- T2InternationalTerminal 2Saudia, Riyadh Air
- T3DomesticTerminal 3
- T4DomesticTerminal 4Saudia
- T5InternationalTerminal 5
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- RiyadhSouth of the airport35 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for King Khalid International Airport?
King Khalid International Airport uses the following codes: IATA: RUH, ICAO: OERK. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is King Khalid International Airport located?
King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia. The airport coordinates are 24.9576°, 46.6988°.
What services are available at King Khalid International Airport?
King Khalid International Airport offers: 1 parking options, 5 car rental companies, 3 lounges, 2 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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