There is an important news for Indian travelers living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Air India has changed the location of its flights at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). Now from 25 February 2026, all flights will be operated from the new terminal. The airport administration has advised passengers to reach before time so that they do not face any problem.
When will the flights start and from which terminal?
According to the official information given by Air India, all international flights from 5:00 am on 25 February 2026. terminal 5 Will operate from (Terminal 5). Earlier these flights operated from the old assignment or Terminal 3. This change will be applicable not only for Air India but also for IndiGo and other foreign airlines. This is the last phase of a major transformation underway at Riyadh Airport, which started in phases since February 16.
What are the important instructions for passengers?
Airports and airlines have issued some important instructions for the convenience of passengers:
Keep track of time: Passengers have been advised to reach the airport at least 4 hours before their flight time.
Contact Details: Provide your correct mobile number and email ID at the time of booking so that the airline can send you information related to terminal change or flight.
Helpline Number: If anyone faces difficulty in locating the terminal, they can contact Air India’s 24×7 call center number +91 1169329333 or +91 1169329999.
Guides Help: More than 650 guides have been deployed at the airport to help the passengers and guide them on the right path.
What is special in Terminal 5?
Terminal 5 has been designed keeping in mind the needs of foreign airlines. It has modern facilities which will improve the experience of passengers. The main objective of this change is to increase the airport’s capacity from 42 million to 56 million passengers annually. This will reduce crowding at the airport and also reduce the waiting time for passengers taking connecting flights.