Riyadh · RUH
25 minutes to city center. 4–18 hours of layover time.
LayoverScore™
TIME
62
THINGS TO DO
93
VALUE
84
STRESS
15
Mud-brick UNESCO ruins and futurist towers collide in the desert capital.
Riyadh (RUH) is a genuine transit hub with a city worth exploring. 25 minutes gets you to the center. 4–18 hours of layover time.
Getting around
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Logistics
Drop your luggage. Don't drag it around the city.
King Khalid Airport Left Luggage
Terminal 1 & 5 arrivals
$8/day
5 min walk
Marriott Riyadh Day Use
Diplomatic Quarter
$60/day
0 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
Uber/Careem
Airport to city center
Most convenient option, widely available
35 min
$18.00
Airport Taxi
Airport to city center
Fixed rate taxis available at arrivals
35 min
$25.00
SAPTCO Bus
Airport to Olaya district
Limited routes, less frequent
60 min
$3.00
Riyadh Metro Line 6
Airport to downtown stations
Airport connection expected 2024-2025
45 min
$2.00
Riyadh Season Pass
Access to seasonal entertainment zones and events
Available during Riyadh Season (Oct-Mar)
$30
per day
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