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Sheffield Airport

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Approximate Flight Duration

6 hour 10 min

Approximate Travel Distance

4920 Km

Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

Transportation to Sheffield City Center from Airport

Sheffield Airport

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, previously known as Robin Hood Airport, is located 40 km east of Sheffield city center. There are a variety of transportation options available to get to the city center from the airport, including buses, trains, and taxis. Renting a car is another transportation alternative that continues to increase in popularity thanks to affordable prices offered by rental car companies.

Taxi

Taxis are a preferred means of transport to get to the city center from the airport because buses and trains don’t serve the airport directly. The licensed taxi company that serves the airport is Little Arrows. The company has a fleet of modern vehicles. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city center from the airport by taxi. The spacious taxis, which can accommodate up to seven passengers, provide transportation to the city 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Fixed taxi fares, prepared by the Doncaster Metropolitan District Council, make it easier to travel by taxi since you will know how much you will have to pay. You can get more detailed information about taxi services from the information counters at the airport.

Bus

Buses are another transportation alternative to get to the city from the airport but the airport is not directly served by bus, you have transfer vehicles in Doncaster. You have to take shuttle bus X4 to the Doncaster Interchange, which is walking distance from Doncaster train station located 11 km from the airport.

Shuttle bus X4 provides transportation from the airport to Doncaster Interchange. These shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during the week and less frequently on weekends. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the Interchange from the airport. From there passengers can transfer to a bus that provides transportation to Sheffield.

Train

The airport isn’t directly served by train, however the Doncaster Station is located only 11 km away. Passengers can take a shuttle bus to the station and transfer to a Sheffield-bound train from there. The schedule for trains departing from Doncaster Station and traveling to Sheffield city center vary on weekdays and weekends. The trains operate from 5:40 am to 11:25 pm on weekdays and run every 30 minutes. On weekends the trains operate from 7:02 am to 9:49 pm and run every hour. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Sheffield city center from Doncaster Station by train.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another convenient transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport. Traffic to the city and in the city is considerably light. This, coupled with the fact that public transportation alternatives do not provide direct service makes renting a car an even more attractive option. There are a variety of rental car companies located at the airport, including Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. These companies offer a variety of vehicles to suit any need and budget.

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