King Khalid International Airport (RUH) | Airport Info, Live Radar & METAR

Airport Overview

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is a major international airport serving Riyadh in SA. It is a key transport hub identified by the IATA code RUH and ICAO code OERK. You can find details on flight connections, car rental, and public transport options below.

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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Lounges & Services

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Plaza Premium Lounge

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Terminal 5 • 24 Hours

Modern facility with Arabic coffee, dates and shower rooms.

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Current Weather

Now

20°

Partly Cloudy

Wind

28 km/h

Thu

29° / 18°

Fri

31° / 20°

Sat

36° / 21°

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METAR Data

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    OERK 142200Z 03003KT 9999 BKN040 20/12 Q1019 NOSIG

Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center