Airports

Airports in Saudi Arabia

28 airports — codes, cities and transfers

Abha Regional Airport airport in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has 28 airports, the main one being RUH. They serve Abha, Al-ahsa, El-baha, Al-Jawf among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.

Airport to city

Train & bus · Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps · Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall. Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Country-level guidance — exact details on each airport's page.

Full list

Every airport in Saudi Arabia

From the airport, without hunting for a taxi

Transfers & car rental in Saudi Arabia

A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.

Book your airport transfer in Saudi Arabia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How many airports does Saudi Arabia have?
28 airports with an IATA code. The main one is RUH. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of Saudi Arabia?
RUH handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in Saudi Arabia?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in Saudi Arabia?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
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