Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Riyadh city center (Olaya / King Abdullah Financial District - KAFD), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) – Airport to KAFD usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

RUHSaudi ArabiaTPL: city-transfer-guide

King Khalid International Airport

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Drop-off

Riyadh city center (Olaya / King Abdullah Financial District - KAFD)

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Fastest

Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) – Airport to KAFD

metro · 5-10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) – Airport to KAFD
Headway: 5-10
Backup: Riyadh Metro Line 1 (Blue Line) – KAFD to Olaya / Kingdom Centre · 5-10m

Note

Line 4 runs from Airport Stations T1–2, T3–4 and T5 directly to King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), where you can connect by metro or bus to central areas like Olaya and Batha. Trains typically operate from 06:00 to 00:00 every 5–10 minutes, with a journey of about 30–35 minutes to KAFD and around 45–50 minutes total to the core city-center area including transfers; standard 2‑hour tickets start from about SAR 4 and are valid on metro and buses for the duration.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Official Airport Taxi (SAFWA taxis)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered green airport taxis are available 24/7 outside all terminals and provide direct door‑to‑door service to central districts such as Olaya, KAFD and Batha in about 30–45 minutes depending on traffic. Typical fares reported in 2025 to central Riyadh are around SAR 70–150; follow airport signs to the official taxi rank and avoid unofficial touts.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) – Airport to KAFD
Mode: metro
Freq: 5-10m
Note: Line 4 runs from Airport Stations T1–2, T3–4 and T5 directly to King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), where you can connect by metro or bus to central areas like Olaya and Batha. Trains typically operate from 06:00 to 00:00 every 5–10 minutes, with a journey of about 30–35 minutes to KAFD and around 45–50 minutes total to the core city-center area including transfers; standard 2‑hour tickets start from about SAR 4 and are valid on metro and buses for the duration.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Riyadh city center (Olaya / King Abdullah Financial District - KAFD), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Riyadh Metro Line 4 (Yellow Line) – Airport to KAFD usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.