Transportation
Getting to Riyadh
Riyadh’s brand-new public-transport network now sits alongside a well-established ecosystem of ride-hailing apps, taxis and 24-hour car-rental desks at King Khalid International Airport (RUH). The sections below outline the fastest and most convenient ways to reach the GSR venue and explore the city.
Top airlines into RUH
Saudia
The national carrier flies non-stop from 90 + international cities every day
Emirates
Up to three daily wide-body flights via Dubai, linking 150 + global destinations
Qatar Airways
Award-winning service with several daily connections through Doha
Getting Around Riyadh
Airport → City
Metro Line 4 (Riyadh Metro)
30 min · SAR 4. Trains every 5 min from Terminals 3 & 4. Buy tickets in the darb app or at vending.
Ride-Hailing Apps
35–40 min · ≈ SAR 80–110. Book door-to-door in-app; fare shown upfront and varies with demand.
Official Airport Taxi
30–35 min · flat fare about SAR 100 to downtown. Beige taxis line up outside Arrivals; pay by card or cash.
Airport Transfer (For Delegates)
CST coordinates airport transfers from Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) exclusively to the following hotels:
- The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh.
- Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter.
- Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter.
Ride-Hailing Apps
