King Khalid International Airport (RUH) serves Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Its passenger terminals divide flights by airline and journey: Terminals 1 and 2 handle international services by national carriers, Terminals 3 and 4 handle domestic services, and Terminal 5 handles international services by foreign airlines. Check the terminal for your specific flight before arranging your journey to the airport.

Terminals and airlines at King Khalid International Airport

Terminals 1 and 2: international flights

flynas and flyadeal use Terminal 1 for international flights. Saudia and Riyadh Air use Terminal 2 for international services. The airline name alone may not tell you which building to use, because a carrier can operate domestic and international journeys from different terminals.

Terminals 3 and 4: domestic flights

Domestic flynas and flyadeal flights use Terminal 3, while Saudia’s domestic flights use Terminal 4. Check the building shown in your current flight details even if an earlier trip took you through another terminal. For a connection between a domestic and international flight, confirm both terminal names and your baggage arrangements with the airline.

Terminal 5: international flights

Terminal 5 serves international flights by foreign airlines, including Emirates and Qatar Airways. Use the terminal assignment in your itinerary when booking a pickup or travelling to check-in. Once inside the building, follow the flight displays for your boarding area.

Metro and road transport at King Khalid International Airport

Yellow Line airport stations

Riyadh Metro’s Yellow Line, Line 4, serves Airport T1-2, Airport T3-4 and Airport T5. Choose the station matching your terminal. The airport line connects with KAFD and the wider metro network, so plan any interchange needed for your destination in Riyadh.

A journey from the city to RUH needs the right airport station as well as the right train line. For a flight from Terminal 5, for example, select Airport T5 rather than the station for Terminals 1 and 2. Check the metro’s operating information for your travel day and leave time to reach check-in from the station.

App pickup and airport parking

Uber serves King Khalid International Airport. After arrival, select your actual terminal and follow the app’s current directions to the pickup point. Check that the requested vehicle suits your passengers and luggage, and contact the driver through the app if you cannot locate each other.

Airport parking is available by the passenger terminals, including Terminal 5 and the Terminals 1–4 complex. Choose the parking area for your flight’s building and intended stay. Record the vehicle’s location before entering the terminal, particularly when returning on a flight that may use a different building.

Lounges and facilities at King Khalid International Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge in Terminal 1

Plaza Premium Lounge is in Terminal 1 international departures on the mezzanine level, within the restricted passenger area. Check whether your ticket, membership or booking provides entry. The lounge’s location matters: a flight through a different terminal does not automatically give access to this international departure area.

The lounge offers food and beverages, Wi-Fi and charging facilities for admitted guests. If you plan to eat or work there, confirm access before making it part of your airport routine. Keep an eye on your boarding information during the visit and allow time to reach your departure gate.

Food in the passenger terminal complex

Restaurants and cafés are also available in the passenger terminal complex. Choose an option in the area accessible for your journey, with enough time to continue through the required departure procedures. Lounge food is a separate option that depends on admission to the lounge.

Departure planning at King Khalid International Airport

Follow your airline’s check-in and baggage deadlines for the flight you booked. Build your journey around the assigned terminal, then allow for travelling from the parking area or metro station to check-in. When connecting at RUH, ask the airline whether baggage is checked through and how to reach the next flight’s terminal.

Use the Traveloka flight-status page or your airline for timing updates, and follow the airport displays and boarding instructions on the day. A scheduled departure time and a check-in deadline are different parts of the journey, so keep both in view.

Flights and flight schedule at King Khalid International Airport

Compare the flights and schedule listings on this page by date, airline and scheduled departure or arrival time. Search your chosen route to review the available itinerary and baggage conditions before booking. Use flight-status information separately to check timing on your travel day.

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