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Those who want to go to King Khalid Ab International Airport have a few options. While the passengers usually go for taxi or metro, it is also possible to get to the airport with  a private car to be rented from a car rental company.  

Taxi

Taxis that are the fastest and easiest means of transportation to get to the airport from Riyadh city center provide passengers an uninterrupted journey all day long.

Metro

You can reach the airport with the L4 metro line that you can take from the city center. You are obliged to purchase a ticket from the desks before using the metro line.

Car Rental

You can deliver the car that you can rent from the offices of car rental companies like Key, Best, Alfaris and Autoworld in the city center to the people in charge at the car park after arriving to the airport.

Airport Information

There is one mosque and five passenger terminals at King Khalid Ab International Airport, the second biggest airport of Saudi Arabia. Services are available from terminals 1 and 2 of the airport, which has parking lots and garage. At the airport that is attracting interest with NASA's special lot for space shuttles, terminals are connected by walkways. The airport concept includes a modern VIP terminal, cafès, restaurants, airway offices, rental car companies, banks and first aid clinic.

The banks that you can use at the airport: AI Bilad Bank, Bank Aljazira, Al-Rajhi Bank, Alahli Bank, Al Bilad Bank and Alinma Bank. The stores among the airport are WHSmith, Explora for Electronics and Game, Explora for Perfumes, Air Sales Shop and Sense Store. Among the places where you can eat are Sadeem Tock, Kudu, Cinnabon, Twisters, Karam Express, Sbarro, Costa Coffee, Paul, Carvel, Brioche Doree, Italian Coffee, Dunkin’ Donuts, Lacogeen Coffee, Arabic Sweets, Fresh Berry Frozen Yogurt, Burger King and Domino’s Pizza.

Newcastle Airport is located just 10 km from the city center and offers passengers a variety of convenient transportation alternatives to get to the city. Taxis are a easy way to get to the city center and are readily available at the terminal exit. If you don’t have excess luggage another transportation alternative to get to the city is by metro or even bicycle. Other ways to get to the city center from the airport include bus, train, and rental car.

Metro

Newcastle Airport is directly connected to the metro line, making the metro easily accessible from the airport terminal. The metro, which runs every 12 minutes, provides quick transportation to main areas in the city like Haymarket Station and Central Station. The total trip takes about 25 minutes. The metro operates from 5:44 am to 11:58 pm. On Sundays the metro begins to run at 6:27 am.

Car

If you want to drive to the city center from the airport then follow road A696 and connect to the A1 motorway. If you’re not sure what route to take you can always ask for assistance at the airport. You can get a map or navigation device at the airport before you leave.  

It usually takes no more than 15 minutes to drive to Newcastle city center from the airport. If you want to drive to Edinburgh from the airport it takes about 2 hours, if you want to drive to Glasgow or Manchester it takes about 3 hours, and if you want to drive to Darlington it takes about 1 hour.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient way to get to the city center from the airport and they operate 24 hours a day. You can pay the taxi fare by credit card or cash. Airport taxis feature vehicles that can accommodate 4 to 7 passengers. By calling +44 (0) 191 214 6969 you can book a taxi to your specifications in advance. The on-site taxi service at Newcastle Airport is provided by Airport Taxis. Taxis provide door-to-door service and are a great way to get to other areas outside of the city as well.

Train

Newcastle Airport isn’t directly served by rail. To access the train network you can take the metro, which is accessible directly from the terminal, to the Central Train Station and transfer from there. The metro to the Central Train Station takes about 25 minutes. Once you get to the station you can easily purchase a train ticket from the automated ticket machines.

It takes about 30 minutes to get to Darlington from Newcastle Train Station. It takes 2 hours to get to Edinburgh by train, 3 hours to get to Glasgow by train, and 1.5 hours to get to Leeds by train.

Limousine Rental

Limousine rental services at the airport are provided by Emirates and Newcastle Airport. If you would like to get to the city center via luxurious Mercedes vehicles then you have to call 0845 223 2000 to find out detailed information about pricing and to make a reservation. Limousines are an expensive transportation alternative to get to the city center but they are a very comfortable and exclusive option.

Bus

Newcastle buses are another option that provides passengers with affordable transportation from the airport to the city center. Buses operate 6 days a week. There is no bus service from the airport to the city center on Sundays. Buses X77, X78, X79 provide convenient transportation to locations in the city center like Eldon Square and Ponteland. For more detailed information about buses that provide transportation to the city center from the airport please call 0191 2020 747.  

Bicycle

Newcastle is a bike-friendly city offering passengers an alternative way to get to and from the airport. There are free bicycle parking areas located right in front of the airport terminal. The designated bike paths between the airport and the city center provide cyclists with a safe and enjoyable route to get to the city.