Riyadh Cheap Flights - RUH

The King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is located 35 kilometers (22 miles) north of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Along with the standard airport facilities the airport boasts a mosque and is also utilized by NASA as an alternative landing site for the space shuttle.
With the number of passengers passing through the airport for 2010 estimated to reach over 32 million the airport can occasionally get a little hectic. However, the increases in international traffic ensures that this major entry point to Saudi Arabia is relatively well maintained and kept up to date in regards to the international airport standard of security, facilities and amenities. Many international airlines fly to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) from major destinations throughout Asia and Europe.
When taking a taxi from the airport it is a good idea to head straight to the official taxi rank and discuss prices with the driver before you enter the vehicle to ensure you get a reasonable price. It will take approximately 30 minutes to drive to the city centre in a taxi. Unfortunately, public transport to King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is somewhat minimal so it is a good idea to have the address of your destination handy so that you can quickly find a taxi or hotel limousine.