Riyadh Airport to Diplomatic Quarter by metro
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From King Khalid Airport Terminals 1-2, take the Yellow Line, then the Blue Line, then the Red Line to King Saud University, the nearest station to Diplomatic Quarter: about 59–71 minutes with 2 changes, SAR 4 for a 2-hour ticket. From there continue by taxi or bus.
From King Khalid Airport Terminals 1-2 to Diplomatic Quarter
59–71 min · 2 changes · 2 min walking · SAR 4
Yellow Line Blue Line Red Line
- Go to Airport T1-2~2 min from King Khalid Airport Terminals 1-2, a short walk to the terminal and arrivals hall
- Take the Yellow Line towards KAFDBoard at Airport T1-2 · 8 stops · ~33 min · Get off at KAFD
- Change to the Blue LineFollow the Blue Line signs inside KAFD · ~4 min
- Take the Blue Line towards Ad Dar Al Baida4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Red LineFollow the Red Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Red Line towards King Saud University4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at King Saud University
- Diplomatic QuarterNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
From King Khalid Airport Terminals 3-4 to Diplomatic Quarter
55–67 min · 2 changes · 0 min walking · SAR 4
Yellow Line Blue Line Red Line
- Go to Airport T3-4Terminals 3 and 4 share this station; allow 5–10 min through the walkways, depending on your gate.
- Take the Yellow Line towards KAFDBoard at Airport T3-4 · 7 stops · ~31 min · Get off at KAFD
- Change to the Blue LineFollow the Blue Line signs inside KAFD · ~4 min
- Take the Blue Line towards Ad Dar Al Baida4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Red LineFollow the Red Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Red Line towards King Saud University4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at King Saud University
- Diplomatic QuarterNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
From King Khalid Airport Terminal 5 to Diplomatic Quarter
53–65 min · 2 changes · 0 min walking · SAR 4
Yellow Line Blue Line Red Line
- Go to Airport T5The nearest stop to King Khalid Airport Terminal 5
- Take the Yellow Line towards KAFDBoard at Airport T5 · 6 stops · ~29 min · Get off at KAFD
- Change to the Blue LineFollow the Blue Line signs inside KAFD · ~4 min
- Take the Blue Line towards Ad Dar Al Baida4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Red LineFollow the Red Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Red Line towards King Saud University4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at King Saud University
- Diplomatic QuarterNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
Fare
| Ticket | Standard | First class |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour ticket | SAR 4 | SAR 10 |
| 3-day pass | SAR 20 | SAR 50 |
| 7-day pass | SAR 40 | SAR 100 |
| 30-day pass | SAR 140 | SAR 350 |
One 2-hour ticket covers any number of rides and transfers on the metro and Riyadh buses. Children under 6 travel free with an adult.
Return trip
From Diplomatic Quarter to King Khalid Airport Terminals 1-2
59–71 min · 2 changes · 2 min walking · SAR 4
Red Line Blue Line Yellow Line
- Go to King Saud UniversityNot within walking distance of the metro: from King Saud University continue by bus or taxi.
- Take the Red Line towards King Fahad StadiumBoard at King Saud University · 4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at stc
- Change to the Blue LineFollow the Blue Line signs inside stc · ~4 min
- Take the Blue Line towards SAB Bank4 stops · ~8 min · Get off at KAFD
- Change to the Yellow LineFollow the Yellow Line signs inside KAFD · ~4 min
- Take the Yellow Line towards Airport T1-28 stops · ~33 min · Get off at Airport T1-2
- Walk to King Khalid Airport Terminals 1-2~2 min, a short walk to the terminal and arrivals hall
Opening hours
| Days | First | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Sat–Thu | 05:30 | 00:00 |
| Fri | 10:00 | 00:00 |
These are published service hours, not last-train times. Depending on direction, the last train through a station can leave well before closing; late in the evening check the station screens or the darb app. Hours change during Ramadan and on public holidays.