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Riyadh Airport by S Daehlen
2 December 2005 Customer Rating : n/a
King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh has four surprisingly small
triangular terminals in a row. Terminal 1 is for international flights
with foreign airlines, terminal 2 is for international flights with
Saudia and terminal 3 (Saudi by definition for the time being) is for
domestic flights. Terminal 4 (the first terminal you pass when arriving
by car from central Riyadh) is closed. The VIP section is placed between
the two Saudi terminals thus preventing direct access from international
to domestic flights. The terminals are not unattractive from an
architectural point of view with a large (and noisy) cascading fountain
in each and a multilevel roof construction that is vaguely reminiscent
of the classical Ottoman mosques which also gives light to the interior
of the terminal. Regrettably the airport does not seem to have undergone
major renovation since it was built, and the interior is dominated by
shades of beige, brown and dark red. Shiny chrome air-condition pillars
and shabby plastic counters do not enhance the visual impression. Only
once have I experienced that passengers have been required to use a bus
instead of the elevated tunnel when leaving the aircraft. Facilities for
passengers are scarce. Between the two international terminals you can
buy some electronic equipment, get a bite to eat or use the ATM/banking
counter, and in the terminal for foreign airlines there is a small shops
selling newspapers, dates, cameras etc. before you pass through
immigration and security. In all three terminals at the airport the
departure halls themselves offer nothing except three snack bars.
Riyadh Airport by O Doyle
23 May 2005
I've travelled through Riyadh on several occasions and think it is an appalling excuse for an
airport. We have to change from Domestic to International when we arrive in Riyadh and there is
nobody to direct you so you just have to follow the masses and hope for the best. The only food
available is between Domestic & International and on my last visit (Jan 05) the only decent place to
eat (Pizza Hut) was closed down. Inside International Departures you have the usual surly guard who
glares but doesn't speak while checking your passport. Then you're through the terminal where all
the gates are close together, there is not enough seating, and the only refreshments available are
from a coffee guy who sells soft drinks/coffee & crisps. Coming back to Saudi via Riyadh is even
worse as you have to collect your baggage, clear customs and then then drag it from International
Arrivals to Domestic Departures to check it onto the plane. Totally disorganized is being nice to
this aiport! I always fly with my husband but as I've not changed my name since getting married my
passport is passed around from one supervisor to another to determine if they can give me grief for
being with a man who is not my husband. This airport needs a complete overhaul in terms of
facilities, staff and general organisation.
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