# Saudia and Riyadh Air operate Riyadh flights from Qassim (ELQ)

_Oct 25 13:55_

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Type: Incident

## Summary

LoyaltyLobby reports Saudia and Riyadh Air have moved Riyadh flying to Qassim Airport (ELQ) and are running complimentary buses covering roughly 350 to 400 kilometers each way after Riyadh Airport (RUH) closed following Houthi attacks. RUH was said to be partially reopening on 25 October 2026.

Saudia includes the bus with the ticket and shows airport and bus times in search results and flight details. Saudia staff on arrival send passengers to the bus once checked bags have been collected. Passengers who start in Riyadh have to reach the designated pick-up by the time in their flight details. Saudia has pick-up and drop-off points outside domestic arrivals and at Al Qassim's international terminal, and some buses also serve Dammam. Riyadh Air offers city check-in at an InterContinental hotel in Riyadh for ELQ flights.

Tickets on Saudia or Riyadh Air via Riyadh may still fly from ELQ. Recheck the itinerary for Qassim and the bus pick-up until RUH is confirmed fully open.

## Key facts

- **Numbers**:
  - 350 to 400 kilometers: distance from Riyadh to Qassim Airport
- **Where**: Riyadh Airport (RUH), Qassim Airport (ELQ), Riyadh, Qassim, InterContinental hotel in Riyadh, Dammam
- **Who qualifies**: Saudia and Riyadh Air passengers whose Riyadh flights are operating from Qassim (ELQ)
- **Takeaway**: Recheck itineraries for ELQ instead of RUH, build in time for the airline bus, and confirm whether Riyadh Airport has actually reopened.

## Sources cited

- [LoyaltyLobby](https://loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/25/riyadh-air-saudia-temporarily-relocate-their-riyadh-ruh-hub-to-qassim-elq?omhide=true) — Riyadh Air & Saudia Temporarily Relocate Their Riyadh (RUH) Hub To Qassim (ELQ)

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