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Our advice
We recommend arriving at King Khalid International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled flight starting from: N/A.
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Get ready to journey
Before traveling, it's essential to check the entry requirements for your destination city and country, and ensure your ID or passport is valid. If you have any questions, contact your travel agent, airline, or the relevant authorities for assistance.
COVID-19
Baggage rules
Online check-in
Airport assistance
Get ready for security
Transport & parking
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Pre-Security Zone Amenities
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport terminals.
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Check-in and baggage
Ensure to confirm your airline's check-in opening hours. Whenever possible, complete your check-in process online from the comfort of your home. You can then conveniently drop off your baggage at the designated check-in desk.
Be sure to know the instructions regarding the prohibited items to carry in your cabin baggage:
• all baggage - examples:
Compressed Gases
Corrosives
Electro Shock & Disabling Devices
Explosives
Firearms & Replicas
Flammable Liquids
Hover-boards
Liquid Oxygen Devices
Magnetized Materials
Matches & Lighters
Oxiziders or Organic Peroxides
Radioactive Materials
Security Type Cash Boxes / Bags / Attaché Cases
Toxic or Infectious Substances
• cabin baggage- examples:
Firearms & Replicas
Explosives
Ice Skates
Baseball Bats
Ammunition
Meat Cleavers
Knifes
Scissors
Blades
Toxic Liquids
Compressed Gases
Army Knives
Nail Accessories
Tool
Corrosives
Radioactive Materials
• checked - examples:
Loose or spare batteries of all kinds including articles which have the primary purpose as a power source, e.g. power banks.
e-Services
Self Check-In Kiosks - Terminal 1
Near Check-In Row B
See terminal map
Save time and skip the queues with our Self Check-In Kiosks, available in Terminal 1. Simply use your passport or booking reference to print your boarding pass in just a few minutes. This service is available for select airlines only, so please check with your airline to confirm eligibility.
1
Approach a kiosk and select your airline
2
Scan your passport or enter your booking reference
3
Select or change your seat
4
Print your boarding pass, bag tag, or both
Self Bag Drop Counters – Terminal 1
Opposite the kiosk zone, near Check-In Row B
See terminal map
Once you've checked in, head to our Self Bag Drop Counters to quickly tag and drop your luggage. Available in Terminal 1 for eligible airlines.
1
Place your bag on the scale
2
Scan your boarding pass
3
Attach the printed luggage tag
4
Confirm drop-off and receive confirmation
Immigration
All passengers on international flights must complete immigration procedures before proceeding to their boarding gates.
Ensure your official documents meet Saudi Arabia’s regulations for exit or re-entry.
Passengers with disabilities are given priority during the process.
Transfer and connecting flight passengers may be subject to additional security or document screening based on their route.
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Passport Control e-Gates
Aljawazat e-Gates (for Saudi Citizens & GCC Nationals)
These biometric gates allow eligible passengers to pass through immigration without manual passport checks. Please ensure your national ID or Passport is registered for e-Gate use. e-Gates for a smooth immigration experience. Available only for:
Saudi citizens & GCC Nationals
International flights
Terminals 3 and 4
Security
All departing passengers must pass through security screening before reaching the departure gates.
Please ensure your carry-on items comply with international safety regulations, including the 100ml limit on liquids, gels, and aerosols, which must be placed in a transparent resealable bag.
Laptops and electronic devices must be presented separately.
Passengers with disabilities may request priority screening and additional assistance.
Be sure to know the instructions regarding the prohibited items to carry in your cabin baggage:
• cabin baggage- examples:
Firearms & Replicas
Explosives
Ice Skates
Baseball Bats
Ammunition
Meat Cleavers
Knifes
Scissors
Blades
Toxic Liquids
Compressed Gases
Army Knives
Nail Accessories
Tool
Corrosives
Radioactive Materials
Commercial & Relax zones
Explore the airport's various amenities before take-off.
Boarding
Departure