About Skirinah Metro Station
Skirinah Metro Station serves the Skirinah residential district in southern Riyadh, sitting between Al Owd to the north and Manfouhah to the south on the Blue Line corridor. The station provides residents of this southern neighbourhood with a direct rail connection to the city centre, KAFD, and the airport interchange at KAFD without relying on road transport.
Station Overview
Elevated Zone 1 Blue Line station, opened 2024. Positioned in the southern residential belt between Al Owd and Manfouhah.
Lines and Connectivity
Blue Line only. Northbound to STC Al Olaya, National Museum, KAFD, and beyond. Southbound to Manfouhah, Al Iman Hospital, and the Zone 2 terminus stations.
Facilities
WiFi available. Standard station facilities for a residential neighbourhood stop.
Accessibility
Full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements in Arabic and English, and platform screen doors.
Travel Tips
- One of the quieter residential stations on the southern Blue Line - trains are less crowded here than at Manfouhah or Al Bat'ha.
- Zone 1 fare of SAR 4 applies for all city-centre destinations on this section of the line.
Nearby Attractions
Skirinah residential district - directly served. Southern Riyadh neighbourhood.
Timings and Best Time to Travel
Sunday to Thursday 06:00 to midnight, Friday 13:00 to 02:00, Saturday 06:00 to 02:00. Hours may extend during Ramadan and public holidays.
Nearest Metro to Skirinah residential district
If you are heading to Skirinah residential district, Skirinah Metro Station is your closest metro stop on the Blue Line. Use the fare calculator to plan your journey cost before you travel.
Stations on This Line
Station Timings
First Train
06:00
Last Train
00:00
Times shown are approximate. Timings may vary on public holidays. Check the official Riyadh Metro app for live updates.
Traveller Tips
- 1Quieter residential station - less crowded than Manfouhah or Al Bat'ha.
- 2Zone 1 fare SAR 4 to all city-centre destinations.
Accessibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Skirinah Station in?
Zone 1. Single adult fare SAR 4 within Zone 1 on the Darb card.
Which line serves Skirinah Metro Station?
The Blue Line (Line 1). No interchange at this station - change at KAFD (northbound) for Yellow and Purple lines, or at National Museum (northbound) for the Green Line.
Is Skirinah Metro Station step-free?
Yes, full step-free access with lifts, tactile paving, audio announcements in Arabic and English, and platform screen doors.
How far is Skirinah from central Riyadh destinations?
Skirinah is in southern Riyadh. Al Bat'ha market is approximately 2 to 3 stops northbound; National Museum (Green Line interchange) is about 3 to 4 stops north; KAFD is approximately 15 to 20 minutes northbound.
What is the Skirinah district like?
Skirinah is a southern Riyadh residential neighbourhood between Al Owd and Manfouhah on the Blue Line. The station is one of the quieter stops on the southern corridor.