Airport Rules Change: A major change has begun at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) today, February 17, 2026. The airport administration has initiated terminal reshuffling, which will continue for the next 10 days. To ensure passenger safety, more than 700 staff have been deployed at the airport, and free taxis are also being provided for transportation between terminals. This change is being made to increase the airport’s capacity.
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Which airline is changing terminals and when?
Flights are being shifted in phases to manage congestion. If your flight is in the next few days, pay special attention to the dates below:
February 16: flyadeal international flights have shifted to Terminal 1.
February 17 (today): Saudia Airlines international flights are now operating from Terminal 2.
February 24: All Saudia domestic flights will shift to Terminal 4. On the same day, flynas and flyadeal domestic flights will also operate from here after 11 pm.
February 25: All foreign airlines’ international flights will move to Terminal 5.
What facilities will be available if you arrive at the wrong terminal?
Due to such a major change, if a passenger accidentally arrives at the old or wrong terminal, the airport administration has made incredible arrangements for assistance.
Free Taxi: Free taxi service is being provided to passengers to get from the wrong terminal to the correct one.
Free Metro: The Yellow Line (Line 4) of the Riyadh Metro offers free travel between terminals.
Shuttle Bus: A shuttle bus will now arrive every 4 minutes, saving you time.
Free Parking: If someone is dropping someone off, the first hour of parking will be free.
What advice has been issued for passengers?
Officials have requested all passengers to arrive at the airport at least four hours before their flight. Check-in counters at the new terminals are also opening four hours before flights.
Before leaving home, be sure to check your correct terminal on your airline’s app or the airport’s interactive WhatsApp number (920020090). For assistance, 700 guides are deployed at airport gates and metro stations to show you the right direction.
