King Khalid International Airport (RUH Airport Code) | IATA & ICAO Details, Terminals & Map

Airport Overview

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a key aviation facility serving the region of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is officially identified by the IATA code RUH and ICAO code OERK. It operates within the Asia/Riyadh timezone, allowing travelers to synchronize their flight itineraries accordingly. The airfield configuration consists of 2 runways, designed to accommodate various types of aircraft operations.

Key Data

Elevation - ft

Coordinates 24.958, 46.699

Timezone Asia/Riyadh

Runways 2

Expert Tips for King Khalid Airport Riyadh

Four Terminals, One Airport RUH has Terminals 1, 2, 3, and 5. T1/T2 handle most international flights. T3 is for regional/VIP operations. T5 is the premium terminal for Saudia business class. Verify your terminal at check-in — inter-terminal transfers require exiting security.

Prayer Times Affect Operations Saudi airports pause all ground operations for prayer times (5x daily, 20-30 min each). Boarding may be temporarily suspended. Check-in counters, restaurants and shops also close. Plan accordingly and arrive with extra buffer time.

Riyadh Metro Line 4 to Airport The Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Blue Line) connects the airport directly to the city center. Journey to King Abdullah Financial District takes approximately 25 minutes. Trains run every 10-15 min, 06:00-24:00. Fare: SAR 4-8.

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FAQ

The IATA code for King Khalid International Airport is RUH. Its ICAO code is OERK.

King Khalid International Airport is located in or near Riyadh, SA. View the map on this page for exact coordinates and terminal details.

King Khalid International Airport operates in the local time zone. You can convert airport local times using our <a href="/en/timezone-converter">Airport Timezone Converter</a>.

Minimum Connection Times (MCT) at King Khalid International Airport vary based on Schengen/non-Schengen status and terminal transfers. Verify transfer times with our <a href="/en/mct-checker">MCT Checker Tool</a>.