Hotels With Airport Shuttle Near King Khalid Airport
Riyadh is a city built around the car, and King Khalid International Airport sits well north of the centre, so a hotel shuttle removes one of the main hassles of a short stay: finding a taxi at an odd hour. This selection groups eight hotels that list an airport shuttle. They range from large international hotels, such as Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport and Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba, to smaller independent properties with kitchens in some rooms. Guest scores run from 7 to 9.6 out of 10, so the choice comes down to your budget, the length of your stay and the facilities you want.
Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia, a wide, fast-growing city of highways, office towers and residential districts. King Khalid International Airport lies to the north, and several of the hotels in this list are in the northern districts that have grown towards it. Life follows a Sunday to Thursday working week, evenings are lively once the heat drops, and most journeys are made by car, which is why an airport shuttle is so valued.
Where to stay near the airport
From airport hotel to apartment-style rooms
A shuttle hotel is the simplest answer to an early departure or a late arrival in Riyadh. Distances between the airport and the city are long, public transport to the terminals is limited compared with driving, and a taxi at four in the morning is not always easy to arrange. With a hotel shuttle, the transfer is planned with the reception the evening before, and you can sleep until the last reasonable moment. Always confirm the timetable, as shuttles may run on request rather than at fixed hours.
Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport is the reference here, rated 9.4 out of 10 from more than 14,000 reviews. Its shuttle connects to the terminals, and the hotel has a business center, several restaurants, a full-service spa, three outdoor pools and two indoor pools. Some rooms include kitchens. Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba, rated 9 from more than 5,000 reviews, is presented as a good fit for connecting flights and early departures, with an outdoor pool, a spa, a fitness center and several dining options. For a single night before a flight, I would choose between these two depending on availability.
Holiday Inn Riyadh the Business District by IHG has the best score of this list at 9.6 out of 10. Its shuttle makes it a practical base if you split your time between the airport and the city, and it offers two pools, an Italian restaurant, free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms, some with balconies. Liora Boutique Hotel is smaller but also rated 9.2, about sixteen minutes from the airport by taxi, with a shuttle, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a restaurant and a bar. Both suit travellers who want a calmer setting than the large airport hotels without losing an easy transfer.
For longer stays or families, the apartment-style hotels are worth a look. Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin, rated 9, is about sixteen minutes from the airport by taxi and offers a shuttle, air-conditioned rooms with kitchens in some of them, free Wi-Fi, free parking and full-service laundry. ALMOUHAIDB ALNARGES has a shuttle, family-friendly facilities, kitchens in some rooms, free parking and laundry, but its score of 7 is the lowest of this list. Being able to prepare simple meals and wash clothes makes a real difference when a project or a family visit keeps you in Riyadh for a week or more.
Two hotels add comfort facilities to their shuttle. Luxury Night Al Munsiyah, rated 8.4, offers a complimentary airport shuttle, an indoor pool, a spa, a fitness center and free breakfast, and some rooms include a kitchen. COUPARD HOTEL, rated 7.8 and about fifteen minutes from the airport, has a shuttle, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a business center and free parking. Indoor pools are a real advantage in Riyadh, where summer heat makes outdoor activity difficult for much of the day. Whatever hotel you pick, give the reception your flight time when you check in.
A traveler's takeFor a night before an early flight from Riyadh, I would book Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, rated 9.4, because its shuttle and its many facilities cover every need. For a longer stay with a kitchen, I would choose Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin, rated 9, with its shuttle, free parking and laundry. Our advice: give your flight time to the reception at check-in and confirm the shuttle departure the same evening.
Airport shuttle9.6Holiday Inn Riyadh the Business District by IHG
Airport shuttle, two pools, and an Italian eatery near King Khalid Airport
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Riyadh the Business District is a laid-back 4-star rated 9.6 from more than 3,500 reviews, an exceptional score. Two pools give children plenty of room to swim in the heat, and some rooms have balconies. The Italian restaurant makes dinner simple after a flight, and parents can use the fitness center. Wi-Fi and parking are free, and an airport shuttle handles transfers to King Khalid International Airport. It suits families and business travellers alike.
Airport shuttle9.4Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport
Airport shuttle, multiple pools, and a full-service spa near RUH
Why guests love itRadisson Hotel Riyadh Airport is a 4-star hotel rated 9.4 from more than 14,000 reviews, and it suits families better than most airport addresses. There are three outdoor pools and two indoor pools, so children can swim whatever the heat outside. Some air-conditioned rooms have kitchens, handy for simple meals on a longer stay. Several eateries, a full-service spa for parents and a shuttle to King Khalid International Airport complete a practical package.
Airport shuttle9.2Liora Boutique Hotel
Airport shuttle, indoor pool, and a hot tub near the airport
Why guests love itLiora Boutique Hotel is about a 16-minute taxi ride from King Khalid International Airport and holds a 9.2 rating from 181 reviews. It has more facilities than most airport options in Riyadh: an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, plus a restaurant and bar. An airport shuttle handles the transfer, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and the building is smoke-free and accessible. Laundry service and a business center round it off. I would book it for a restful stopover.
Airport shuttle9.0Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba
Stylish hotel with airport shuttle, outdoor pool, and spa
Why guests love itRadisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba is a 4-star with stylish rooms and an airport shuttle to King Khalid International Airport, which makes it a calm choice for families with connecting flights or early departures. Children can use the outdoor pool, and several dining options mean nobody has to go far for a meal. Parents have a spa and fitness center. Free Wi-Fi and free parking help if you are staying a few days. It has more than 5,000 reviews.
Airport shuttle9.0Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin
Luxury stay with airport shuttle and kitchens in some rooms
Why guests love itI would book Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin for a stopover around King Khalid International Airport, which is about a 16-minute taxi ride away, with an airport shuttle on offer too. Some rooms have a kitchen, which helps on a longer layover. Rooms are air-conditioned, Wi-Fi and parking are free, and full laundry service is available. The property is smoke-free and accessible. A 9.0/10 score from 530 reviews is excellent, and I would choose it for a calm, well-equipped transit stay.
Airport shuttle8.4Luxury Night Al Munsiyah
Airport shuttle, indoor pool, and spa near King Khalid International Airport
Why guests love itI recommend Luxury Night Al Munsiyah to families who want space and a pool near King Khalid International Airport. A complimentary airport shuttle handles the transfer, and breakfast is included. The indoor pool gives children a break from the heat, and some rooms include a kitchen, useful for longer stays or simple meals. Parents can use the spa and the fitness center, and full-service laundry helps on a long trip. The 8.4 score is reassuring.
Airport shuttle7.8COUPARD HOTEL
Airport shuttle, indoor pool, and business facilities near King Khalid Airport
Why guests love itCoupard Hotel has a few things that help families on a Riyadh stopover. The indoor pool and hot tub give children something to look forward to after a flight, the restaurant saves a search for dinner, and the airport shuttle avoids a taxi with luggage. King Khalid International Airport is about 15 minutes away by taxi. Parking and Wi-Fi are free. Nothing is listed as specifically kid-friendly, so I see it as a good one or two night base.
Airport shuttle7.0ALMOUHAIDB ALNARGES
Airport shuttle and family-friendly rooms with kitchens near the airport
Why guests love itI would book ALMOUHAIDB ALNARGES for a family stopover or a longer stay around King Khalid International Airport, mainly for the airport shuttle and the kitchens in some rooms. Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking cover the basics, and full-service laundry helps on longer trips. Room service is available, and breakfast can be added for a fee. The 7/10 score from 651 reviews suggests a practical, unremarkable stay.
Good to know
- 1Give your flight time at check-in and confirm the shuttle departure the evening before.
- 2Ask whether the shuttle runs on a timetable or on request, especially for flights before dawn.
- 3For a single night, Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport and Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba offer the most facilities.
- 4For a long stay, choose a hotel with kitchens in some rooms, such as Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin or ALMOUHAIDB ALNARGES.
- 5In summer, prefer a hotel with an indoor pool, like Liora Boutique Hotel, COUPARD HOTEL or Luxury Night Al Munsiyah.
- 6If you rent a car anyway, Riyadh Luxury Al Yasmin, ALMOUHAIDB ALNARGES and COUPARD HOTEL list free parking.