Riyadh Travel Guide - King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six (6) months from your date of entry and has at least two (2) consecutive or facing blank pages.
• Philippine passport holders must obtain a visa to visit Saudi Arabia.
  • For those traveling for Umrah: You may use the tourist visa to perform Umrah, but not during the Hajj season. You may apply for Umrah permits via the Nusuk platform.
  • For those traveling for Hajj: There is a specific Hajj visa, distinct from tourist and other visas. You may apply for this through the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
• For non-Philippine passport holders, please check here if you'll need a visa: Cebu Pacific TravelDoc

Customs:

• If you have any items to declare, you must fill in the Customs Declaration for Travelers form.
  • You may do this online and print it out before your arrival.
  • You may also fill out a physical form upon arrival at the airport. An employee at the baggage claims area will assist you with this.
• Declare if you're carrying:
  
  • Cash amounts that are worth SAR 60,000 or more
  • Jewelry and precious stones worth SAR 60,000 or more
  • Gifts or personal purchases worth SAR 3,000 or more
  • Goods in commercial quantities
  • Goods with Excise Tax
  • Restricted and prohibited goods / items
    ❗Important: failure to declare restricted and prohibited goods / items are subject to penalties and fines, carried out by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Philippine e-Travel Form: 

• Anyone entering the Philippines, including guests on layover flights, must register for the eTravel and Customs Declaration within 72 hours before their flight.
• eTravel declaration is free of charge and is mandatory for travel to the Philippines.

Check-in:

🕒 Arrive early during peak season! Be at the airport at least four (4) hours before your flight schedule.

• Our airport counters close one (1) hour before departure.
• Check the display screens to find information about the counters for your flight.
• Prepare your valid passport, booking confirmation or Itinerary Receipt, and visa (if applicable) for checking at the counters.
  • Saudi nationals can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days under Executive Order No. 408.
• Proceed to check in your bags (if any). Make sure to keep in mind your booking's baggage allowance.
  • Learn more here: CEB Baggage Guidelines and Upgrade Options

Customs & Boarding:

• If you have any items to declare, you must fill in the Customs Declaration for Travelers form.
  • You may do this online and print it out before your departure.
  • You may also fill out a physical form upon arrival at the airport.
• Declare if you're carrying:
  
  • Cash amounts that are worth SAR 60,000 or more
  • Jewelry and precious stones worth SAR 60,000 or more
  • Gifts or personal purchases worth SAR 3,000 or more
  • Goods in commercial quantities
• Check your printed boarding pass and the nearest display screen to find the boarding gate number.

Passenger Rights: 

• You have certain rights as an air passenger in case of flight disruptions.
• For more information, please visit the following articles:
  • How to Manage Your Disrupted Flight
  • Delays and Cancelations at the Airport
  • Passenger Rights & Airline Policies
     

Communications: 

• Please be on the lookout for any announcements being made at the airport.
• We also encourage passengers to monitor their email for important updates from Cebu Pacific.

Exiting the airport during flight disruptions: 

• If your flight is disrupted after immigration and customs clearance, you may be allowed to exit the airport if you have a valid visa (ex. multiple-entry visa)
• You cannot exit the airport if:
  • You have a single-entry visa
  • Your visa is expired
• When exiting the airport with duty-free items:
  • You may bring them out of the airport, provided these items are not listed among the restricted or prohibited items to bring into Saudi Arabia.
  • Duty-free purchases are capped at SAR 3,000 per person.