The Riyadh Metro is a six-line, color-coded network serving Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with stations across the city and a connection to King Khalid International Airport. Its schematic map also shows interchanges and links with other public transport, making it a useful starting point for planning journeys across the capital.
- Six lines, numbered from Line 1 to Line 6 and each assigned a color.
- Line 4 (Yellow) connects Airport T1-2 and KAFD.
- The official map includes metro, bus and other transport connections.
- Gates accept darb cards and QR-code tickets from the app.
How Riyadh Metro is organised
The Riyadh Metro has six numbered lines, each identified by a color, and some stations connect more than one line. The RCRC Open Data Portal identifies Line 1 (Blue) between SAB Bank and Ad Dar Al Baida, Line 2 (Red) between King Saud University and King Fahad Sport City, and Line 4 (Yellow) between Airport T1-2 and KAFD.
The remaining colors complete the network: Line 3 is Orange, Line 5 is Green and Line 6 is Purple. At shared stations, you can change lines; for example, Qasr Al Hokm connects the Blue and Orange lines. National Museum is a Blue–Green interchange.
Finding the right Riyadh Metro map
The official Riyadh Metro map is a schematic city map showing the network and its wider transport connections. Alongside the six metro lines and stations, it marks interchanges, bus rapid transit lines, community bus routes, a monorail, car parks, the airport, high-speed rail and a public transportation center.
Use the interchange symbol to spot stations where routes meet, and check the line colors as you trace a journey. The map marks airport locations, so you can see where the metro network connects with the airport before choosing a route.
Stations useful for central Riyadh
King Fahad Library, Ministry of Interior and National Museum are useful Line 1 (Blue) stations to recognize when orienting yourself around central Riyadh. The Ministry of Interior station lies between King Fahad Library and Al Muorabba.
National Museum is another Blue Line stop and connects with Line 5 (Green), making it useful when planning a visit.
The Ministry of Interior station is about an 11-minute walk from a Riyadh aparthotel.
How do you get from King Khalid International Airport to the metro?
King Khalid International Airport is served by Line 4 (Yellow), whose termini are Airport T1-2 and KAFD. Check the airport locations on the official map to identify the metro connection that fits your arrival point.
If you are planning the whole journey into the city, the route from King Khalid International Airport to central Riyadh covers the wider transfer. The airport is about 31 minutes by car from Sanam Suites.
Tickets, fares and payment
At station gates, passengers can use a darb card or a QR-code ticket from the app. Ticket vending machines sell cards and allow you to top them up, so you can arrange payment at the station.
Stations have lifts, tactile guide paths and Arabic and English signage. A station-level reference also notes platform screen doors and women-only areas in Regular class. Service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Using the metro with other transport
The official map brings together metro routes and several other transport options, including bus rapid transit, community bus routes and a monorail. It also marks car parks and connections with high-speed rail and a public transportation center, giving you a broader view when a metro-only route does not suit your trip.
Darb bus routes connect with the metro, and a separate bus ticket is not needed while the metro-bus ticket remains valid. For journeys that combine several modes, the guide to getting around Riyadh puts the metro in context with other transport options.
FAQs
Which Riyadh Metro line goes to the airport?
Line 4 (Yellow) serves King Khalid International Airport. Its termini are Airport T1-2 and KAFD.
Where can you change between the Blue and Green lines?
National Museum is an interchange between Line 1 (Blue) and Line 5 (Green), and a stop for a visit to the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.
Can you buy or top up a darb card at a station?
Yes. Ticket vending machines allow passengers to buy or top up a darb card.
What payment methods do the metro gates accept?
The gates accept darb cards and QR-code tickets from the app.