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Riyadh Airport guide
King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is located in Saudi Arabia – 36 km north of Riyadh city – which is the country’s capital.
The airport was opened in 1999 and serves over 20 million passengers annually (2011). Riyadh Airport has four terminal buildings and a mosque – which holds a whopping 5,000 people.
The airport is the base for Saudi Arabian Airlines, and 37 airlines have direct flights from here to a large number of destinations at home and abroad, including to Paris, Rome, London, Dubai, Istanbul and Singapore.
There are a number of facilities at the airport, including shops, restaurants, banks, ATMs, medical center and post office.
The closest hotel is the Sahara Airport Hotel, which is right by the airport. The hotel also features a business center with meeting rooms and conference facilities.
There is no public transport available on the route from the airport to downtown Riyadh. Therefore, one must use taxi as transportation – which should be booked in advance. Some hotels near the airport offer free transportation (shuttle bus) for guests.
If you want to rent a car in Riyadh, several car hire offices at airport – including Avis, Budget, Sixt and Europcar.