How to Get from King Khaled International Airport to Gardino Hotel

The drive from King Khalid International Airport to the hotel takes about 29 minutes. Gardino Hotel is at Takhassusi Street, Al Mohammadiyyah, Riyadh 12362, Saudi Arabia.

For a direct trip, follow airport signs to the relevant pickup point for your terminal. If you prefer public transport, check which Metro station serves your terminal and allow for the transfer to King Fahad District 2; the described trip takes about 1 hour 22 minutes.

The airport names Uber, Careem, Bolt and SATCO as taxi or ride-hailing services, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pickup point depends on your terminal, so match the service to the directions below.

• Uber, Careem and Bolt: Terminal 1, Arrivals floor, Column 11; Terminal 2, Arrivals floor; Terminals 3 and 4, Arrivals floor, Columns 33–34; Terminal 5, Arrivals floor, Column 6.
• SATCO: Terminal 1, Arrivals floor, Columns 12–14; Terminal 2, Arrivals floor; Terminals 3 and 4, Arrivals floor, Columns 38, 40 and 41; Terminal 5, Arrivals floor, Column 6.

Look for the pickup directions for your terminal after you arrive, then follow the airport's wayfinding. For a wider view of local transport, the guide to getting around Riyadh from Gardino Hotel covers other journeys around the city.

Riyadh Metro stations serve all airport terminal groups, but the route to the hotel includes a change in the city. The airport says the station for Terminals 1 and 2 connects to Riyadh on Yellow Line (Line 4) and is near arrivals; the station for Terminals 3 and 4 is near arrivals and departures and also connects on Yellow Line. The airport also has a station at Terminal 5.

One described route runs from Airport T3-4 to KAFD, then takes Line 1 to King Fahad District 2. It takes about 1 hour 22 minutes and costs SAR 5–14. Check the Riyadh Metro map and station guide to understand the network before setting out.

Regular-class unlimited Metro and bus passes cost SAR 4 for 2 hours, SAR 20 for 3 days, SAR 40 for 7 days and SAR 140 for 30 days.

First-class unlimited Metro and regular bus passes cost SAR 10 for 2 hours, SAR 50 for 3 days, SAR 100 for 7 days and SAR 350 for 30 days. Children under 6 travel free with an adult holding a fare-paying ticket.

You can buy Metro tickets through the darb app, at a physical card or ticket machine, or by using contactless payment or Apple Pay at the gate. Airport Metro stations have elevators and escalators; multilingual signage is available at the Terminal 1&2 and Terminal 3&4 stations.

Check the official site before you go: airport transport details, service availability, pickup points, Metro hours and fares can change. Confirm the directions for your terminal and the Metro service for your arrival time.

Free shuttle buses run every 10 minutes outside all terminals. If you need porter assistance, charges are SAR 35 for a small trolley and SAR 50 for a big trolley; porter service is free for people with disabilities.

How long is the drive from King Khaled International Airport to Gardino Hotel?

It takes about 29 minutes by car from the airport to Gardino Hotel.

Which ride-hailing services are available at the airport?

The airport names Uber, Careem, Bolt and SATCO, with pickup points that vary by terminal.

Can you take the Metro from the airport?

Yes. Metro stations serve the airport terminal groups. The described route from Airport T3-4 via KAFD to King Fahad District 2 takes about 1 hour 22 minutes.

What are the Metro hours?

The airport gives operating hours as 6:00 AM to 12:00 midnight; confirm current service details before travelling.