What is the nearest airport to Saudi Arabia?

The nearest airport to Saudi Arabia is Gassim (ELQ) Airport which is 160.5 km away.

How long does it take to get to Riyadh from the Airport?

It takes 1h 15m to get from Riyadh to Riyadh (RUH) Airport.

How do I get to Riyadh?

We recommend flying to Riyadh (RUH) Airport, which is 30.1 km away from Riyadh. The line 4 subway and line 1 subway from Riyadh (RUH) to Riyadh takes 1h 15m.

How to get to Saudi Arabia from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 15m
Distance	443 km
Average price	SAR 428
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 15m

Distance

443 km

Average price

SAR 428

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Saudi Arabia

The nearest airport to Saudi Arabia is Riyadh (RUH). You can take a vehicle from Riyadh (RUH) to Riyadh via Kafd and National Museum in around 1h 15m. Alternatively, SAPTCO operates a bus from Al Taif to Riyadh hourly. Tickets cost 160﷼ - 220﷼ and the journey takes 9h 43m.

Recommended airport

Riyadh (RUH)
1. subway
2. subway
Fastest
1h 15m
Cheapest
SAR 8–20

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Other nearby airports

Medina (MED)
1. bus
2. train
12h 28m
SAR 478–818
Gassim (ELQ)
1. taxi
2. train
3h 47m
SAR 421–721
Hail (HAS)
1. train
5h 21m
SAR 472–782
Taif (TIF)
1. bus
10h 32m
SAR 304–398

Important airports for Saudi Arabia

plane
Riyadh Airport
30.1 km

Frequently asked questions

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