This airport consists of 5 passenger terminals (only three of which are in use), with eight aero-bridges each, a mosque, covered and uncovered car parking for 11,600 vehicles, an additional Royal Terminal (for the kingdom's guests, government heads, and Saudi royal family use), a central control tower (one of the world's tallest), and two parallel runways, which are each 4,260 metres (13,980 ft) long. The land area allocated for this airport is among the largest (third-largest, after King Fahd International Airport and Denver International Airport) in the world.
Local Shuttle Info: Riyadh TransportationThere are aeroplanes, buses and trains that will take you Riyadh, as well as a modern superhighway serving the city. Local buses, limousines and cabs are common ways of getting around Riyadh. It is also common to rent a car or even purchase one, though that brings with it certain difficulties. Fortunately, cars are relatively inexpensive in Saudi Arabia.Taxis and LimousinesThe two terms are interchangeable in Riyadh, though they describe a wide variety of vehicles. Caution must be exercised, and it is always best to ask a hotel for a recommendation. Many taxi drivers are foreigners to Saudi Arabia themselves, and they cannot necessarily be depended on to speak intelligible Arabic or English. Avoid taxi drivers who cannot communicate with you. Many taxis are dirty or dangerous, and maintenance issues are common with these vehicles. Women are, unfortunately, advised to take special precautions and avoid travelling alone.