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6,301 Km
7 hour 50 min
Taiyuan Wusu Intl. Airport

Transportation to Riyadh Airport from the City Center

There are not many alternatives to get to King Khalid Airport from the city center; however, you can especially prefer to take a taxi, as well as you can choose from the transfer vehicles and car rental options for transportation to the airport. In addition, you can also prefer to travel by car thanks to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

You can arrive at King Khalid Airport in a short time from the city center by taking a taxi that allows you to travel comfortably in the light traffic of the city. Although taking a taxi might be costly, you can get one anywhere in the city and it will be a good transportation option you can prefer because it is a fast alternative and there are not many other options you can benefit from.

Transfer Services

If you want, you can also prefer to get to King Khalid Airport by the transfer vehicle offered to you by the hotel you have booked. You can easily catch your flight by taking the advantage of the transfer vehicle that is both an economical and fast option.

Rent a car

Renting a car may be the most comfortable option you can prefer to reach King Khalid Airport. In addition to the cars you can rent with a driver, you can also drive the car yourself to get to the airport easily and comfortably. You can rent a car from the offices of the car rental companies in the city center.

Airport Information

International and domestic flights are arranged at King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. King Khalid Airport, which is an important transportation hub for Riyadh, has four terminal buildings used for domestic and international flights. You can make your flight by choosing from a large number of airline companies serving at King Khalid Airport, where you can meet your every kind of basic needs before or after your flight.

In addition to baby care room, health care center, lost property office, mosque, car rental offices, meeting rooms and VIP lounge areas inside the airport building, there are also bank ATMs for money transactions, stores where you can do shopping, and various places where you can meet your eating and drinking needs.

Last Updated: 06 Apr 2017

Transportation to Taiyuan City Center from Airport

Outside the Taiyuan Wusu Airport terminal, which is only 15 km away from Taiyuan city center, you will see many bus stops and taxi stands. As there will not be any problem in terms of transportation, you can reach the city in a very short time. Transportation by bus is of course slightly longer than the taxi. But if you want a more economical choice, you should take a bus to get to the city center.

Airport Shuttle Buses

Shuttle buses, which are one of the ways to get to Taiyuan within the shortest time, offer service under the body of Taiyuan Wusu Airport. These shuttle buses, which you can find outside of T1 and T2 terminals, have multiple routes. They also offer frequent and regular services. The destinations and stops of each route are different but nearly all of them pass through the center of the city. If you get on Line 1, you can arrive at Wuyi Square located in the heart of the city (very close to Sanjin International Hotel) in about 40 minutes. The fare you need to pay for the ticket by 2014 is 16 Chinese Yuan. The Line 2 stops by more places in the city center compared to Line 1 and finally goes to the Xishan building. Because of having more stops, the fare is around 25-30 Chinese Yuan and the travel time is about 40 minutes. Line 3, which directly takes you to the South Railway Station from Taiyuan Wusu Airport, costs 13 yuan. Line 4 also takes you to the East Bus Station within 45 minutes for 25 yuan.

City Buses

If the departure times of shuttle buses aren’t suitable for you or they don’t stop by where you want to go, you can prefer city buses. Although city buses aren’t as many as shuttle buses, they enable passengers to arrive at central points of Taiyuan. You can get on the bus route 201 waiting at the bus stop outside the terminal. It stops by many points in the city. It is possible to get tickets for this bus only by paying 2 Chinese Yuan (2015). The main stops of this bus moving from Taiyuan Wusu Airport are Beiying Railway Station, Jiannan Bus Station and Wuyi Square. These busses, which complete their services within 45 minutes, offer transportation service from 6:00 am to 20:00 pm.

Taxi

If transportation by bus is not convenient for you, or if your flight has landed a bit late, you can get on one of the taxis waiting 24/7 outside the terminal. Because taxis are very popular and cheap in Taiyuan. If you want to go to Wuyi Square, which is the center of the city, by taking a taxi from Taiyuan Wusu Airport, you need to pay 25-30 yuan; If you will go around Jinci Temple, you need to pay 40-50 yuan. You can go to the railway station by paying 35-45 yuan. It takes a maximum of 25 minutes to get to Taiyuan city center from the airport by taxi.

Car Rental

Before arriving at Taiyuan Wusu Airport, you should make a reservation in advance because renting a car at the airport can be much more expensive than usual. It is very important in this sense that you choose one of the global car rental companies in the terminal building and make a reservation. After that, you will easily take your vehicle in order to get to the city center in 15-20 minutes.

Last Updated: 29 Nov 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Taiyuan flights?

For Riyadh-Taiyuan flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Taiyuan Wusu Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Taiyuan and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Taiyuan is 6300 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour 50 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Taiyuan flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Taiyuan flights is Monday.

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