Directions & Maps
All major international and domestic airlines serve King Khaled International Airport, which is about 30 minutes from the Hotel. This airport is served by Emirates, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa and Saudia, which provides commuter service from Jeddah and Dammam daily.
services provided by the hotel
All major car rental companies serve the airport; car rentals are also available at the Hotel. The Hotel can also arrange door-to-door shuttle service and limousines.
Directions from King Khalid International Airport (KMC)
| Travel time |
30 minutes |
| Distance | 30 kilometres 19 miles |
Instructions
- Exit airport, following signs for Riyadh
- Follow directions to Riyadh for 10 kilometres (6 miles)
- Turn right at Exit No. 8, toward the city centre, and continue for 5 kilometres (3 miles)
- You will be on King Fahad Highway; continue for 4 kilometers (2.5 miles), until Kingdom Centre Tower is visible on the left
- Exit at Oruba Road and turn left at the traffic light
- Continue to the next light and turn right; Kingdom Centre Tower will be on the right
- At the corner by the Saks Fifth Avenue store, turn right again
- Follow the signs to the Hotel entrance
limousine service
Limousine and taxi service are available upon request. Please contact the Concierge for more information.
Quick Reference
Time zone
GMT +3 hours
Language(s) spoken
Arabic; some English
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm, with closing periods for prayer times throughout the day.
Working hours
Saturday to Thursday 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Some offices close early on Thursdays. Some offices and banks are closed in the afternoon between 12:00 noon and 3:30 pm. Government offices are open Saturday to Thursday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm; some close early on Thursday.
Time and distance to city centre
20 minutes/20 kilometres/12 miles
Time and distance to shopping
- Al Mamlaka (Kingdom Centre) Shopping Mall: connected to Hotel lobby/1 minute
- Antique Souk (near the clock tower): 20 minutes/16 kilometres/10 miles
Time and distance to financial district
10 minutes/10 kilometres/6 miles
