King Khalid International Airport (RUH) serves Riyadh. North of Riyadh, about 35 km from the centre. Travelers from Iraq reach it on flights from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah. Compare fares and book on RideFly.
Location
North of Riyadh, about 35 km from the centre.
Getting around
Taxis, ride apps (Careem/Uber) and the Riyadh Metro connect the airport to the centre.
Flights to and from this airport
- Baghdad – Riyadh flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Najaf – Riyadh flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Basra – Riyadh flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Erbil – Riyadh flights — from 5 hours 35 minutes with a connection (the shortest we found for 20 Oct 2026) · Connecting flights · Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, AJet, EgyptAir, flydubai, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways
- Sulaymaniyah – Riyadh flights — from 5 hours 50 minutes with a connection (the shortest we found for 13 Oct 2026) · Connecting flights · Turkish Airlines, flydubai, AJet, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, Saudia
Airlines on these routes
Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, AJet, EgyptAir, flydubai, Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air
FAQ
What is the Riyadh airport code?
The IATA code for King Khalid International Airport is RUH — the code printed on the ticket and used in booking systems.
Where is King Khalid International Airport?
North of Riyadh, about 35 km from the centre.
How do I get from King Khalid International Airport to Riyadh?
Taxis, ride apps (Careem/Uber) and the Riyadh Metro connect the airport to the centre.
Are there flights from Iraq to Riyadh?
Yes, from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah. Search on RideFly to see available flights and live fares.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Riyadh?
Connecting flights; the time depends on the connection.
