Originally Posted by
Foernekarn
I have a RUH transfer. Arriving from LHR with Virgin at Terminal 1 and departing RUH from Terminal 4 with Saudia. Layover is 4 hours. Same PNR.
I have now read so many horrible stories about transiting at RUH, could someone calm me down?
I have tried getting a transit visa through ksavisa.sa but the website is bugged on all browsers and all devices so I am giving up the idea of arriving with a visa.
My questions are many: Do I need a visa? (Seems like I do because of 2 different airlines) Will I be sent back because I lack a visa or is VOA smooth? Can I stay airside between Terminal 1 and 4?
Grateful for any help.
There is no contiguous airside connection between the terminals, but if you present yourself at the transfer desk I'm pretty sure some arrangement will be made for an airside car/bus transfer. By and large Saudi officials are friendly and helpful to visitors, but if you hit an exception you can always get a visa from one of the machines or desks - it's a pretty slick process. Slick but expensive.