Riyadh airport
Riyadh airport Terminal 5
Since February 2026, Terminal 5 at King Khalid International handle international flights on all foreign airlines. Here is who flies from Terminal 5 and how to get to the city.
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Terminal 5 at a glance
- Used for
- International flights on all foreign airlines
- Metro station
- Airport T5 (Line 4, Yellow)
- To central Riyadh
- 35–50 minutes by car
- Check in
- Arrive 3 hours before an international flight
Which airlines use Terminal 5?
All foreign airlines, including 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.
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Getting from Terminal 5 to 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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Changing terminals at RUH
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.
See all terminals on our Riyadh airport guide, or read Riyadh airport transfers and where to stay in Riyadh.
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Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Riyadh airport Terminal 5?
Uber or Careem to Olaya or KAFD typically costs SAR 70–130 (≈ $19–35), depending on car type, time and surge. Official airport taxis are usually a little more; confirm the fare first. A pre-booked driver gives a fixed price.
Is there a metro at Terminal 5?
Yes. Airport T5 station is on Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow), which runs to KAFD for connections to the rest of the network.
Which airlines use Riyadh Terminal 5?
All foreign airlines, including 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.