Riyadh airport
Riyadh airport terminals guide
King Khalid International (RUH) reallocated its terminals in February 2026. Saudi airlines use Terminals 1–4; every foreign airline now uses Terminal 5.
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RUH terminals at a glance
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| Terminal | Used for | Metro station |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | International flights on the Saudi airlines | Airport T1-2 |
| Terminal 2 | International flights on the Saudi airlines | Airport T1-2 |
| Terminal 3 | Domestic flights on the Saudi airlines | Airport T3-4 |
| Terminal 4 | Domestic flights on the Saudi airlines | Airport T3-4 |
| Terminal 5 | International flights on all foreign airlines | Airport T5 |
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What changed at RUH in February 2026
- 16 Feb 2026
- Terminals 1 and 2 switch to international flights of Saudi airlines (Saudia, Riyadh Air, flynas, flyadeal)
- 24 Feb 2026
- Terminal 4 handles domestic flights of Saudia, flynas and flyadeal
- 25 Feb 2026
- Terminal 5 handles international flights of all foreign airlines; Saudi domestic flights use Terminals 3 and 4
- Result
- Riyadh Airports says capacity at Terminals 3 and 4 rises from 16 to 25 million passengers a year
- Before you fly
- Riyadh Airports advises checking your terminal with your airline or the airport’s WhatsApp service
Terminal by airline
Saudi airlines
Saudia, Riyadh Air, flynas, flyadeal
Foreign airlines (Terminal 5)
British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, Lufthansa, Air France, ITA Airways, EgyptAir, Nile Air, Royal Jordanian, Middle East Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, PIA, airblue, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Biman Bangladesh, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Pacific, China Southern
Getting to central Riyadh
Metro: Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow) runs from the airport stations (Airport T1-2, Airport T3-4 and Airport T5) to KAFD, where you change for the rest of the network. A 2-hour ticket costs from SAR 4 (≈ $1.07). It is the cheapest option if you travel light.
Uber / Careem: use the marked pickup zones. The ride to Olaya or KAFD takes about 35–50 minutes and typically costs SAR 70–130 (≈ $19–35), depending on car type, time and surge pricing.
Airport taxi: official taxis wait at the rank outside arrivals. Confirm the fare before you set off.
Pre-booked driver: a fixed price agreed in advance, with a driver waiting in arrivals. Easiest after a long-haul or late-night flight.
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Changing terminals
Free shuttle buses link the terminals, and the Metro yellow line stops at all three airport stations. Allow 15–30 minutes to change terminal, more at peak times. Terminals 1 and 2 sit side by side, as do Terminals 3 and 4.
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Questions travellers ask
How many terminals does Riyadh airport have?
Five. Terminals 1–2 handle Saudi airlines’ international flights, Terminals 3–4 their domestic flights, and Terminal 5 all foreign airlines.
When did the Riyadh airport terminals change?
Airlines moved between 16 and 25 February 2026, confirmed by the Saudi Press Agency on 27 February 2026.
Does the Riyadh Metro go to the airport?
Yes. Line 4 (Yellow) links KAFD with stations at Terminal 5, Terminals 3–4 and Terminals 1–2.