Riyadh airport
Which terminal is Emirates at Riyadh airport?
Emirates uses Terminal 5, like all foreign airlines at King Khalid International (RUH). The airport reallocated every terminal in February 2026, so older advice is out of date.
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Emirates at RUH
- Arrivals and departures
- Terminal 5
- Metro station
- Airport T5 (Line 4, Yellow)
- Connecting to a domestic flight
- Saudi airlines’ domestic flights use Terminals 3–4: take the shuttle or Metro and allow 15–30 minutes
- Check in
- Arrive 3 hours before departure
Check your booking
Your boarding pass or airline app shows the final terminal. For another airline, use the RUH terminal finder.
Getting to and from the city
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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Questions travellers ask
Which terminal does Emirates use at Riyadh?
Emirates uses Terminal 5, like all foreign airlines at King Khalid International Airport (RUH), since the February 2026 reallocation.
How long does it take to change terminals at RUH?
Allow 15–30 minutes by the free shuttle bus or the Metro yellow line, plus time for security.