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King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Location: The airport is situated 22 miles (35km) from Riyadh city centre.
Time: Local time is GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +966 (0)1 221 1000.
Transfer between terminals: The terminals are linked by moving walkways.
Getting to the city: Prepaid airport taxis are available for transport to the city.
Car rental: Car rental counters are located in the lobby and include Avis, Budget and Hertz (women are not allowed to drive on public roads and may not be a passenger with a man who is not immediate family, unless in a taxi).
Facilities: Facilities include restaurants and cafeterias (no bars as alcohol is illegal), banks in Terminal 2 and ATMs in Terminals 2 and 3, first aid clinics, a post office, various shopping opportunities, and visitor information. A mosque is located in the centre of the passenger terminal. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking: Two multi-level garages are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, on either side of the mosque, which are connected to the terminals by walkways.
Departure Tax: SR50.
See full guide to Riyadh Airport

King Abdul Aziz International Airport (JED)

Location: The airport is situated 11 miles (19km) from Jeddah.
Time: GMT +3.
Contacts: Tel: +966 (0)2 684 2227.
Transfer between terminals: There is no transport provided. Passengers are required to pay for a taxi.
Getting to the city: Taxis are available. Most visitors opt for the limousine taxi service, fares for which can be negotiated with the driver. There is a bus service connecting to the city but this tends to be crowded and unpleasant and is usually avoided by visitors. Construction will begin soon on a new high-speed rail link to connect the airport to the city.
Car rental: Several major car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Budget and Thrifty.
Facilities: Although it has been extended and renovated several times, Jeddah's airport remains crowded and chaotic. There are four terminals, with the North Terminal being used exclusively for international flights. There are money exchange facilities, a restaurant and shops in this terminal. The vast Hajj terminals contain prayer and rest areas, markets, cooking facilities for pilgrims, a clinic, bank, and a mosque.
Departure Tax: SR50.
See full guide to King Abdul Aziz International Airport

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