Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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.

Late arrivals

Riyadh: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

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.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.