If you are looking to get a Saudi mobile number (SIM) - your options are Zain that is at International Arrivals (to your left as you go out) or STC at Concourse 2 (quite a walk after you take a right)
The airport is witnessing tremendous improvements to its services and facilities. With the new domestic terminal the international terminals is improving noticably in all aspects. Way to go RAC!
Reputable, safe and good taxi services are London Taxi or Saptco - you can get them in the terminal or outside. Good rates too. Don't take up the offers of those who whisper 'taxi' as you go out!
Getting through the renovated passport control is actually a much faster and a more pleasant experience than before ... Regardless if the hall still looks packed like this!
This airport consists of 4Passenger terminals(only three in use)with eight aero-bridges each, Mosque, Car parking fo 11,600Vehicles, Royal terminal, Central control tower & 2 parallel runways.
Come early and know the gate of departure. Coming in at least 2 hours earlier for international flights (1 and a half hours for domestic flights) is a good idea.
Light speed improvements every time i go through the airport, main developments human factor, welltrainedfriendly and efficient young men and women, thank you all for a well done job!
You can browse internet at Riyadh airport for more than 240 minutes. useful information on http://www.saudi-expatriates.com/2019/04/procedure-to-get-free-baby-vaccination-from-moh-in-saudiarabia.html
Buy foods from outside. Everything is expensive inside the airport. A mineral water worth 1 sar outside is priced 5 sar at one of the shop inside the airport 😅
Your smart phone or laptop must be fully charged and well equipped with the internet connection if you are waiting for your flight and still two hours are remaining :)
A lot has changed in this airport. You can have a lot off assistance from the staff, good coffee shops, cleantoilets. Such big and busy airport requires more currency exchange kiosks.
Once you come back home and enter the main hall and the airport employee welcoming you 'Alhamdulilah 3la slamtk' you will know how amazing this airport is!
For first timers, please be vigilant when getting a cab outside the airport. Make sure you take the white toyota car's the "taxi" sign on top. Dont go down to the car park to take an unofficial taxi!
If u have AMERICAN EXPRESS...Guess what!?!?!...I was surprised, in Terminal 2..u can't enter the VIP Lounge because u r traveling with SaudiAirlines, Different airlines( TerminaL 1 )..U can check in.