King Khaled International Airport (RUH) is located 35 kilometres north of Riyad in the heart of Saudi Arabia. This facility features all the basic amenities including on-site parking, restaurants, and lounges among others to meet the requirements of all passengers.
King Khaled Airport (RUH) is connected to the city centre by all modes of transport.
King Khaled International Airport (RUH) also has The Royal Mosque in its plaza.
General Information about King Khaled Airport
The following table is an overview of King Khaled Airport indicated below:
| Airport | King Khalid International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner/Operator | Riyadh Airports Company |
| Built In (Year) | 1983 |
| Serves | Riyadh |
| Hub for | Saudia, Flynas |
| King Khalid Airport Code | RUH |
| King Khalid Airport Terminals | 4 |
| King Khalid International Airport Runway | 2 |
| King Khalid International Airport Coordinates | 24°57′28″N 046°41′56″E |
| King Khalid Airport Address | Airport Road, King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh Saudi Arabia |
| Official Website | https://kkia.sa/ |
| Official Phone Number | 966 9200 20090 |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft / 625 m |
King Khaled Airport Code
King Khaled International Airport code is RUH. The elevation of the airport is 625 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | RUH |
| ICAO CODE | OERK |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 670 |
| COUNTRY CODE | SAU |
| ZIP CODE | 11564 |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | RUH |
King Khaled Airport Map
The King Khaled Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
King Khaled Airport Terminals
King Khaled International Airport (RUH) features four terminals:
Terminal 1:
This facility is used by all international flights except those operated by Saudia and Middle East Airlines.
Terminal 2:
This facility is used by all international flights for SkyTeam members.
Terminal 3:
This terminal was opened in 2016. It is used by Saudia and Flynas for domestic flights.
The Royal Terminal:
This facility is used by royal families, heads of the state, and VIIP visitors among others.
King Khaled International Airport Runways
King Khaled Airport (RUH) has two runways each measuring 4,205 meters in length and 60 meters in width:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 15R-33L | 13,796 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 15L-33R | 13,796 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to King Khaled International Airport
Some of the closest airports to RUH Airport are:
- Al-Ahsa Domestic Airport – 333 km
- Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport – 362 km
- King Fahd International Airport – 401 km
Airlines Operating from King Khaled International Airport
The following airlines operate from King Khaled Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Air Arabia
- Airblue
- Air Cairo
- Air India
- Air India Express
- AnadoluJet
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines
- British Airways
- Buta Airways
- EgyptAir
- Emirates
- Ethiopian Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- FlyBosnia
- Flyadeal
- flydubai
- flynas
- Gulf Air
