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Flames, huge plume of black smoke seen near Riyadh airport amid Houthi strikes

Flames and a large plume of black smoke were seen rising near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday, following reported Houthi strikes, according to an eyewitness.

The Times of India · Sep 19

Is King Khalid International Airport Open? Airport Remains Open Amid Regional Airspace Disruptions

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — King Khalid International Airport (RUH), Saudi Arabia's busiest aviation gateway and a key hub for Saudia and other carriers, continues to operate normally as of March 4, 2026, despite widespread flight suspensions, delays and cancellations triggered by escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. and Israeli military…

International Business Times · Mar 4

Saudi Arabia large-scale terminal reshuffle: Flight changes, cut-off times, other key details for passengers heading to Riyadh airport

King Khalid International Airport will undergo a significant terminal reshuffle from February 16 to February 25, 2026. This extensive operation will gradually reassign flights across multiple terminals for Saudia, flynas, flyadeal, and foreign airlines. Passengers are urged to verify their terminal assignments and arrive early to navigate these changes smoothly.

The Times of India · Feb 9

Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023

Chinese President Arrives in Saudi Arabia on Official Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday on an official visit at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region; Prince Faisal bin…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 7, 2022

Saudi Arabia plans to build one of the biggest airports in the world

Aviation hub to be built on site of exisiting King Khalid International Airport

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Supporting Int’l Travel to Establish Riyadh as a Global Connectivity Hub

Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Monday attended the opening ceremony of international travel terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport, an expansion which will support travel movement going through the Saudi capital. The two new terminals will “increase the airport’s capacity with high-level equipment,” Saleh Al-Jasser,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 15, 2022

King Salman Arrives in Riyadh from Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Tuesday. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman was seen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 26, 2022

Victims of Mogadishu Terrorist Attack Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Treatment

A plane carrying six Somalis injured in a recent terrorist bombing that targeted a hotel in Mogadishu arrived on Friday at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, for treatment in the Kingdom. The move came in an implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 22, 2022

Riyadh Boosts Efficiency of Airport’s Operational Movement

Riyadh Airports Company inaugurated an advanced airport operations control center at King Khalid International Airport to boost efficiency and sustainability in operations and improve the passenger experience. This comes within the framework of increasing the level of integration between all sectors, the immediate sharing of information, and ensuring faster and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 5, 2022