King Khalid International Airport

Houthi attack disrupts operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

Operations at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport faced major disruption after Houthi forces launched missiles and drones towards the Saudi capital overnight. Saudi authorities issued an air-raid warning advising residents to remain indoors, while explosions were heard near the airport. A fire subsequently broke out at a nearby fuel depot, sending a large plume of […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban21 Sept

• neutral toward Houthis · 86%

Flights disrupted at Riyadh airport after Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia

Flights were disrupted at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) following an attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels,…

AeroTime•Stephen Pope20 Sept

• neutral toward Houthis · 93%

Houthi Drone Strike Hits Fuel Depot at Riyadh’s Main Airport, Sparking Massive Fire

RIYADH — Yemen’s Houthi movement carried out a strike targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, striking main jet fuel storage tanks and sending a massive plume of black smoke and flames soaring over the Saudi capital. The attack marks the first time in four years that the Iran-aligned group has successfully struck the primary […]

Smoke and flight delays at Riyadh airport after air raid alert

Residents said they heard explosions during the first air raid alert issued for the Saudi capital.

POLITICO Europe•Ketrin Jochecová19 Sept

Riyadh Air launches nonstop service between Saudi capital and Manchester

Riyadh Air has operated its first nonstop flight between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in the Saudi capital…

AeroTime•Miquel Ros17 Sept

• neutral toward Riyadh Air · 99%

Riyadh Air Hafawa Lounge Riyadh Airport (RUH) Review: World-Class Experience!

Riyadh Air's new Hafawa Lounge at Riyadh Airport impresses with striking design, exceptional dining, massage chairs, and quiet rooms — one of the best lounges we've seen.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig10 Sept

Saudia Business Class Airbus A330 Review (JED-RUH): Great Experience!

A first-hand look at Saudia's A330 business class between Jeddah and Riyadh, covering the lounge, seat, entertainment, food, and service.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig7 Sept

Riyadh Air, Saudia Implement Codeshare Agreement

Riyadh Air’s code will now appear on six Saudia-operated routes to and from King Khalid International Airport.

AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile29 Aug

Flyadeal Adds Mumbai as Second Indian Destination with New Riyadh Route

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal will launch non-stop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Mumbai (BOM) on Oct. 3, 2026, making Mumbai its second destination in India after Hyderabad (HYD). The airline will operate the route five times a week with Airbus A320neo aircraft, adding more than 7,400 seats between the two cities each month. Flyadeal […]

Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu14 Aug

Why Rebuilding Chicago O'Hare Costs Nearly As Much Per Passenger As Riyadh's 6-Runway Mega-Airport

Riyadh Airport's expansion is much larger, increasing the airport's capacity significantly higher than the planned capacity for Chicago.

Simple Flying•Abid Habib7 Aug

Riyadh Air launches Kuala Lumpur route

Riyadh Air has announced the launch of a new service to Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysian capital marks another step in the airline’s international expansion, supporting connections between Saudi Arabia and key cities around the world. New route strengthens Southeast Asia links The new service will connect Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with Kuala Lumpur […]

Travel Radar•Layla Hamis6 Aug

Delta’s Riyadh Flights Are So Empty That The Airline Is Basically Giving Away Seats

In late 2025, Deltaannounced plans to launch nonstop flightsbetween Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time.The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given thatSaudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig6 Aug

Riyadh Air Launches Kuala Lumpur Service, Establishing its First Gateway into Southeast Asia

Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, has celebrated the launch of its inaugural service between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur, establishing its first gateway into Southeast Asia. The inaugural event was celebrated in both cities, kicking off at the check-in at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) with airline and airport executives, and continued at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by H.E. Osamah Dakhel Al-Ahmadi Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Malaysia; YBhg. Dato’ Seri Jana Muniayan Secretary General of Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport; YBhg. Dato’ Mohd Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports; Vincent Coste, Chief Commercial Officer of Riyadh Air along with senior airport and government officials.

Breaking Travel News3 Aug

My Riyadh Air 787 Business Class Flight: Did It Live Up To The Hype?

Hello from Spain, as I just flew Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 business class on the six hour flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Madrid (MAD), as I continue the return portion of my review trip. Obviously I was very much looking forward to this flight, given that Riyadh Air recently launched commercial operations, has huge growth plans, and has promised to be premium, with an obsessive attention to detail.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig31 Jul

Saudia A330 Business Class: 75-Minute, 1AM Flights Don’t Get Much Better Than This!

Hello from Saudi Arabia! I just flew Saudia’s Airbus A330-300 business class on the 75-minute flight from Jeddah (JED) to Riyadh (RUH), as I continue my review trip. In the last installment, I covered my Saudia Boeing 787-10 business class flight from Amsterdam (AMS), which greatly exceeded my expectations.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig29 Jul

Is Delta Really Going To Fly Empty Planes To Saudi Arabia?

In late 2025, Delta announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh (RUH), with Delta CEO Ed Bastian recently claiming that Saudi Arabia is one of his favorite places that he has been in a very long time. The airline is partnering with Riyadh Air, but beyond that, the company is obviously chasing subsidies, given that Saudi Arabia is paying airlines to fly to Riyadh.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig21 Jul

Delta Launching Los Angeles To Manila Flights In 2027, As Part Of New Asia Push

Historically, Delta Air Lines has shied away from ultra long haul flights, with a limited number of exceptions. However, that’s slowly starting to change. Delta recently launched flights to Hong Kong (HKG), and Riyadh (RUH) flights are expected soon as well.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig17 Jul

Delta Launching Los Angeles To Manila Flights In 2027, As Part Of New Asia Push

Historically, Delta Air Lines has shied away from ultra long haul flights, with a limited number of exceptions. However, that’s slowly starting to change. Delta recently launched flights to Hong Kong (HKG), and Riyadh (RUH) flights are expected soon as well.

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig10 Jul

Riyadh Air Commences Daily Dubai-Riyadh Flights as Inaugural Flight Takes Flight

Riyadh Air, the Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, today celebrated the inauguration of its 3rd official destination, starting daily service connecting Riyadh and Dubai, operated on one of its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The daily service, flight RX243, scheduled for departure from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) at 14:05 with arrival at Dubai Airport (DXB) at 17:00, marking a major milestone in the airline’s evolution and continuing to build a new era of travel and connectivity for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Breaking Travel News19 Jun

Red Sea Global completes modernization of AlWajh International Airport

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has completed the modernization of AlWajh International Airport (EJH) located in northwest Saudi Arabia. The airport is once again receiving flights, with three weekly connections from Riyadh (RUH) and two from Jeddah (JED) operated by Saudia. International flights are expected to commence soon.

Breaking Travel News17 Jun