King Khalid International Airport is on the cusp of the biggest transformation in its history

Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Airport announces new lounge distribution plan and enhanced passenger experience in 2026.
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has announced the implementation of a first-of-its-kind redistribution of lounge locations between domestic and international flights during the first quarter of 2026, aiming to enhance traffic flow within the airport and reduce passenger transfer times between lounges.

<According to the new operational plan, Terminals 1 and 2 will be fully dedicated to domestic flights of national carriers, while Terminals 3 and 4 will be dedicated to international flights of national carriers. Terminal 5 will be used for international flights of foreign carriers.

According to the new operational plan, Terminals 1 and 2 will be fully dedicated to domestic flights of national carriers. The airport explained that this modernization comes as part of a package of development initiatives aimed at raising the quality of services and improving the passenger experience, noting that the redistribution process will be gradually implemented during the first months of 2026 to ensure smooth operation and no impact on passengers.

The airport management stressed that the redistribution process will be implemented gradually during the first months of 2026 to ensure smooth operation and no impact on passengers. The airport management confirmed that the new scheduling will contribute to reducing walking distances within the airport and increasing operational efficiency, thus enhancing its status as a pivotal international center in the region.

The airport management stressed that the new scheduling will contribute to reducing walking distances within the airport and increasing operational efficiency, thereby enhancing its status as a pivotal international center.