Transit at Riyadh International airport

I am Indian national and hold Dutch residence permit, travelling from the Netherlands via Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) to India. My ticket shows self transfer (baggage claim & re-check in) at Riyadh. I don't know whether I am allowed to go in the baggage area or not. Can anyone answer?

Best Answer

To reclaim your baggage you’ll need to clear Immigration; to do that you’ll need a transit visa.

From Timatic https://www.timaticweb2.com/integration/external?ref=d975cfc59f5c0abd06d16e872198110b&clear=true:

“Visa required.

Transiting without a visa is possible for:

Passengers transiting through Dammam (DMM), Jeddah (JED) or Riyadh (RUH) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 12 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

Only one transit stop-over in Saudi Arabia is permitted.”

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Is transit allowed at Riyadh airport?

Fly yes, transit no. Riyadh is somewhere I frequently fly from and I can assure you that the transit area is nothing special (for international airlines). There is a circular area with gates. Upstairs is the lounge.

Do you need transit visa for Riyadh?

If you're transiting through Saudi Arabia, you may need a transit visa if the connecting time between your flights is more than 12 hours. Once the ticket is issued, you should confirm with your airline or travel agency if you need a transit visa.

Which terminal is for international flights in Riyadh?

Terminal 1: Riyadh Airport Terminal 1 handles international services excepting for Air France, Saudia and Nas Air flights.

Can I fly to Riyadh from India?

You can fly to Riyadh right now, and there's likely no need to quarantine when you arrive, or after your return home.

Riyadh Airport Transit Passenger Lounge

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