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RUH King Khalid International Airport
King Khalid International Airport (IATA: RUH, ICAO:OERK) is located in the the city of Riyadh, Saudi arabia. It is the primary international airport serving Riyadh and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+966920020090

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IATA Code

RUH

ICAO Code

OERK

Name

King Khalid International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Saudi arabia (SA)

City

Riyadh

Latitude

24.9575996

Longitude

46.6987991

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+966920020090

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Airport Overview

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is the principal international gateway for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Located approximately 35 km north of the city, it functions as a major passenger and air-cargo gateway for the capital region and the wider central Saudi market. The airport is identified by ICAO code OERK and operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone. Its cargo relevance is supported by a dedicated cargo building, international airline connectivity and access to Riyadh’s commercial, industrial and government demand centers. Our service team treats it as a schedule-sensitive international gateway: routing, cargo acceptance, customs release and final delivery should be confirmed against the actual booking and handling-agent instructions.

Airport	King Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAO	RUH / OERK
Location	Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates	24.9575996, 46.6987991
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+966 920020090

Key Highlights

Capital-region gatewayRiyadh provides the principal airfreight access point for central Saudi Arabia and time-critical business shipments.

International network dependenceShipments may move on direct passenger or freighter capacity, or through regional and global hubs, subject to airline schedules and aircraft availability.

Dedicated cargo infrastructureThe supplied airport profile identifies a dedicated cargo building; exact warehouse operators, acceptance windows and product capabilities must be confirmed per booking.

Large-airport coordinationMultiple passenger terminals, parallel runways and a broad airline ecosystem make correct terminal, handling-agent and airway-bill instructions essential.

Regulatory sensitivitySaudi import documentation, product controls, customs valuation and consignee readiness can materially affect release and delivery timing.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Air cargo terminal: The airport profile confirms a cargo building serving international cargo handling. Warehouse operator, handling terminal, receiving cut-off and delivery appointment rules should be checked before issuing final shipping instructions.
General cargo handling: Standard export and import handling may include documentation checks, build-up or breakdown, storage and transfer to the customs process. Service scope varies by airline and ground handler.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: For pharmaceuticals, vaccines, food and other perishables, our team requests confirmation of active or passive temperature-control capability, cool-room access, transfer protection and maximum acceptance dwell time.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the airline, commodity, packing instruction, quantity, labels, Shipper’s Declaration and aircraft restrictions. No dangerous-goods booking should be treated as confirmed until airline acceptance is received.
Customs-controlled storage: Import cargo normally remains subject to customs and documentary controls until release. Bonded or controlled-storage arrangements, if required, must be confirmed with the appointed handler and customs broker.
Special cargo: Live animals, valuables, oversized pieces, batteries, human remains and security-sensitive shipments require advance product acceptance and handling instructions.

Facility availability, storage limits, handling charges and service hours are operational items rather than permanent airport specifications. Our service team verifies them with the airline or appointed ground handler before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical network pattern: Cargo from Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas may be carried directly when suitable capacity is available or connected through Middle Eastern, European or other international hubs.
Carrier selection: The supplied airport record lists international carriers including Emirates, Etihad-linked regional options where applicable, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Turkish-network services and other airlines; current operating status, cargo acceptance and routing must be reconfirmed at quotation and booking.
Transit planning: Actual airport-to-airport time depends on the selected connection, space confirmation, aircraft type, transfer handling, customs status and weekend or public-holiday operating arrangements. We quote only after checking the live schedule.
Connection risk: Short connections can be affected by late tender, security screening, missed build-up, irregular operations or transfer restrictions. For urgent cargo, our team compares a faster connection with a more resilient routing rather than relying solely on the shortest scheduled transit.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Riyadh and the central Saudi urban and industrial corridor, with onward trucking subject to consignee location, road restrictions and delivery appointment requirements.
Business and project cargo: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, industrial parts, machinery components, oil-and-gas supply items and urgent maintenance material are common airfreight profiles for the capital market.
Consumer and retail cargo: Apparel, e-commerce orders, high-value consumer goods and promotional materials may require tight document matching and delivery coordination.
Time- and temperature-sensitive cargo: Healthcare products, laboratory material, perishables and food products require advance checks on temperature protection, import approvals, shelf life and consignee readiness.
Final-mile planning: For destinations outside Riyadh, our service team evaluates airport release time, customs-broker availability and domestic trucking capacity together, rather than quoting air transit in isolation.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off is not the same as warehouse opening time. The shipper should provide cargo, export documents and any special declarations early enough for screening, acceptance and build-up; the live cut-off must be obtained from the carrier or handler.
Import documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, certificate of origin and any commodity-specific approvals should be consistent in shipper, consignee, description, quantity, value and country information. Saudi import requirements should be checked with the consignee and customs broker.
Controlled commodities: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, chemicals, telecom equipment, medical devices and regulated machinery may require additional declarations, permits, conformity documents or pre-clearance.
Customs and delivery: Customs inspection, valuation queries, missing permits and consignee unavailability can delay release. Our team coordinates with the destination broker, but the importer remains responsible for providing accurate commercial and regulatory information.

For Saudi product conformity and customs matters, requirements can change by commodity and importer status. We use the consignee’s broker instructions and verify applicable procedures through the relevant Saudi authorities before dispatch.

Shipping Tips

Book with a complete cargo profile: Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, stackability, commodity description, HS code, ready date, airport of origin and delivery address before requesting space.
Prepare documents before tender: Ensure invoice and packing list reflect the actual cargo and consignee. For controlled products, obtain approvals or conformity documentation before the cargo reaches the export terminal.
Protect the shipment: Use export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and strong pallet restraint. For temperature-sensitive cargo, state the required range and maximum exposure tolerance in the booking request.
Use an alternative routing plan: For urgent or capacity-constrained shipments, our service team can compare direct capacity, hub connections and nearby Saudi gateway options, subject to the destination, customs plan and final-mile feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can King Khalid International Airport handle international export and import cargo?

Yes, it is an international airport with cargo infrastructure. Acceptance is determined by the selected airline, ground handler, commodity, aircraft capacity and documentation. Our service team confirms the operative cargo terminal and acceptance instructions before tender.

What is the normal airfreight transit time to Riyadh?

There is no single standard transit time. It varies according to origin, direct or connecting routing, available capacity, transfer handling, customs processing and delivery location. We provide an operational estimate only after checking the live booking option.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped?

They may be accepted when the airline and handler can support the required product and temperature profile. The shipper should provide packaging details, temperature range, stability information and any import approvals. Acceptance must be confirmed before dispatch.

What commonly causes import delays at the airport?

Common causes include inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, missing permits, unclear commodity descriptions, customs valuation questions, consignee unavailability, inspection and incomplete dangerous-goods or product documentation.

What information does our platform need to quote cargo to Riyadh?

We require origin and destination, commodity, HS code where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, shipment value, Incoterms, consignee details and any special requirements such as dangerous goods, batteries, temperature control or oversized packing.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country, time zone, contact detail and the presence of a cargo building are based on the supplied airport record for King Khalid International Airport. Operational statements in this module are framed as conditional logistics guidance because airline schedules, handlers, customs procedures, acceptance windows and facility capabilities may change.

For independent verification and current regulatory checks, our service team refers users to the following authoritative domains:

riyadhairports.com — airport operator information and airport services.
gaca.gov.sa — Saudi civil aviation regulatory information.
zatca.gov.sa — Saudi customs, zakat and tax information.
iata.org — airline, airport and air-cargo industry reference information.
icao.int — international aviation standards and reference information.

Live flight schedules, cargo acceptance, warehouse cut-offs, charges, customs release and delivery appointments must be reconfirmed for each shipment before execution.