At a glance
- IATA
- RUH / OERK
- City
- Riyadh (Saudi Arabia)
- Passengers / yr
- 26,000,000
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 2,049 ft
- Coordinates
- 24.96, 46.70
- Type
- Large Airport
Hub for
Carriers that operate this airport as a primary hub.
- Saudia (SV / SVA)
Airport profile
| IATA | RUH |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OERK |
| City | Riyadh |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Coordinates | 24.9576, 46.698799 |
| Elevation | 2,049 ft |
| Annual passengers | 26,000,000 |
| Aircraft movements / yr | 212,632 |
| Phone | (+966)112211000 |
| Website | Official site |
| Reference | Wikipedia |
Airlines operating
Carriers currently mapped to this airport on ACF Tourism.
Popular routes
Transit & arrival
- Allow at least 60 minutes for domestic and 120 minutes for international transit.
- Confirm boarding-pass and baggage policies with your operating airline.
- This airport operates on Asia/Riyadh; confirm local arrival/departure times.
- Carry a printed or digital boarding pass and valid government-issued ID for security.
Facilities & services
- Most major airports offer lounges, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi and dining options.
- Wheelchair and special-assistance requests should be made at the time of booking.
- Confirm baggage trolley, smoking zone and prayer-room availability with the operator.
- Ground transport options (metro, taxi, ride-hail, shuttles) vary by city — verify before arrival.
Operational facilities are subject to change by the airport authority.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for King Khaled International?
The IATA code is RUH and ICAO is OERK.
Which timezone is King Khaled International in?
King Khaled International operates on Asia/Riyadh timezone.
How many airlines operate at King Khaled International?
At least 6 mapped airlines are linked to King Khaled International on ACF Tourism. Live availability varies by route and date.
What are popular routes from King Khaled International?
The top 2 routes available for King Khaled International are listed in the 'Popular routes' section above with one-click search links.