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King Khaled International (RUH)
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King Khaled International (RUH)

King Khaled International (RUH) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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60 min minimum connection

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Best current lounge for recovery: Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1 or 2 (International) offers complimentary showers and mezzanine access, with no reviews yet but free entry for qualifying passengers. For domestic travelers, Hayyak Lounge (T3) provides pay-per-use shower access, though its 1.6-star rating warrants caution. Both require walking 8-10 min from gates..

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3 airport or day-use options

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100 destinations

12 award routes sampled from this airport.

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About King Khaled International

King Khaled International (RUH) is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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["Terminal 5 Business Lounges"]

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Award Availability

Best miles redemptions from King Khaled International (RUH)

12 routes
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Jetlag by Origin

Flight quality scores for routes arriving at King Khaled International

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Middle East

32 routes

98 · Minimal
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Africa

9 routes

98 · Minimal
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UK & Western Europe

10 routes

87 · Minimal
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South Asia

17 routes

79 · Moderate
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Southeast Asia

4 routes

58 · Moderate

Airport Operations

Total Routes
85
Daily Departures
368

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
15L / 33R4,219 m60 mAsphalt
15R / 33L4,223 m60 mAsphalt

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King Khaled International (RUH) offers direct flights to 100 destinations across 6 continents. This makes it a major hub for both domestic and international travel.