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Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Capital
- Riyadh
- Population
- 33,702,731
- Area
- 2,149,690 km²
- Calling code
- +966
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Currency SARTime in Riyadh 06:08UTC+03:00Country codes SA / SAU
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Riyadh. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
13 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
National Museum Park
National Museum Park is one option for your time in Riyadh. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Safat Clocktower
Safat Clocktower is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Mosque
Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Mosque is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Al Masmak Palace
Al Masmak Palace is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Deera Square
Deera Square is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Salam Park
Salam Park is one option for your time in Riyadh. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Riyadh Water Tower
Riyadh Water Tower is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Al Fouta Garden
Al Fouta Garden is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Wahat al-Nakheel
Wahat al-Nakheel is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Al Fouta
Al Fouta is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Thulaim
Thulaim is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Al Thumairi Gate
Al Thumairi Gate is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Riyadh
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RUH
An arrival option for Riyadh
King Khalid International Airport
30.1 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Riyadh. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at RUH
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
RUH airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Khalid International Airport | RUH | 30.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dawadmi Domestic Airport | DWD | 264.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Al-Ahsa International Airport | HOF | 286.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport | ELQ | 346.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| King Fahd International Airport | DMM | 366.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| King Khaled Military City Airport | KMC | 376.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
King Khalid International Airport
Riyadh · OERK
Elevation2049 ft
Coordinates24.9576, 46.698799
Runways
15L / 33R
13796 × 197 ft
ASP15R / 33L
13796 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
RIYADH APP120 MHz
ATIS127.15 MHz
Ctrl126 MHz
GND121.6 MHz
TWR118.6 MHz
Dawadmi Domestic Airport
Dawadmi · OEDM
Elevation3026 ft
Coordinates24.4499, 44.121201
Runways
15 / 33
10006 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CTAF122.8 MHz
FIRE RESCUE SVC133.5 MHz
Al-Ahsa International Airport
Hofuf · OEAH
Elevation588 ft
Coordinates25.285299, 49.485199
Runways
16 / 34
10039 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
CTAF122.8 MHz
CRASH SVC133.5 MHz
RDO131.5 MHz
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
Qassim · OEGS
Elevation2126 ft
Coordinates26.302799, 43.774399
Runways
15 / 33
9843 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
SAUDIA RDO131.5 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
TWR118 MHz
King Fahd International Airport
Ad Dammam · OEDF
Elevation72 ft
Coordinates26.4691, 49.798209
Runways
16L / 34R
13124 × 197 ft
ASP16R / 34L
13124 × 197 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
DAMMAM ARR/DEP125 MHz
DAMMAM APP126.3 MHz
ATIS128.05 MHz
East121.65 MHz
West121.75 MHz
TWR124.35 MHz
King Khaled Military City Airport
King Khaled Military City · OEKK
Elevation1352 ft
Coordinates27.9009, 45.528198
Runways
13 / 31
12005 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
INFO120.7 MHz
ATIS127.6 MHz
CTAF122.8 MHz
FIRE RESCUE SVC133.5 MHz
GND121.6 MHz
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Getting around Riyadh
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Browse 13 ideas for Riyadh — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
National Museum Park
Directions ↗National Museum Park is one option for your time in Riyadh. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Safat Clocktower
Directions ↗Safat Clocktower is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Mosque
Directions ↗Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim Mosque is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al Masmak Palace
Directions ↗Al Masmak Palace is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Deera Square
Directions ↗Deera Square is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque
Directions ↗Imam Turki bin Abdullah Grand Mosque is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Salam Park
Directions ↗Salam Park is one option for your time in Riyadh. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Riyadh Water Tower
Directions ↗Riyadh Water Tower is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al Fouta Garden
Directions ↗Al Fouta Garden is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Wahat al-Nakheel
Directions ↗Wahat al-Nakheel is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al Fouta
Directions ↗Al Fouta is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Thulaim
Directions ↗Thulaim is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Al Thumairi Gate
Directions ↗Al Thumairi Gate is one option for your time in Riyadh. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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