Popular Airport | Gran Canaria Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6407 Km |
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Transportation to Airport from Dammam City Center
King Fahd Intl. Airport
There are bus services that you can use to go to the Dammam King Fahd International Airport from the city center. If you want a more comfortable travel, you can get on a taxi. Another alternative is renting a car to go to the airport.
Taxi
You can easily find a taxi in the city center. Your hotel can also help you about this issue. Because there is no taximeter in the taxi, you should bargain and agree with the fare before you get on. The fare you will pay should be around 50-60 SAR. From Dammam city center, you can arrive at the airport in about half an hour by taxi.
Bus
If you prefer going to the airport by a public transportation vehicle, you can get on the bus from the bus station, which is very close to the city center. Bus ticket price is 12 SAR per person. It is possible to reach the airport in about 40 minutes by bus. Public transportation can be a good alternative for those coming from Al-Khobar and Al-Hasa. Once you have reached Dammam city center by bus, you can easily get to the airport by transferring from here.
Car Rental
Car rental is highly preferred by tourists since public transportation in Dammam can be generally distressful. In the city center you can see the offices of many car rental companies. If you wish, your hotel can also help you to rent a car. It is possible to arrive at the airport in half an hour with the car you rent. From the city center you must connect to King Fahd road and follow the airport sign boards.
Airport Information
Although the King Fahd International Airport, which is 20 km northeast of the city center, is at world standards, problems can sometimes emerge and long queues may occur in passport control. It is appropriate to arrange your arrival time to the airport in order not to be exposed to unexpected situations.
You can find bank, ATM and exchange bureau in the King Fahd Airport.
There is also a self-service restaurant as well as a great number of cafes and buffets selling snacks and drinks. There is no free Wi-Fi service throughout the airport but there are internet access tables at different points.
As well as duty free stores, shops where you can buy souvenirs, clothes and books offer service for passengers. For the smokers, there is a private indoor room within the airport.
There is a large mosque on the roof of the parking lot belonging to the King Fahd Airport and it is connected to the terminal with private bridges. All of these bridges are air-conditioned.
If you do not want to give up on your comfort, you can wait your flight in the VIP lounge at the outgoing passenger terminal. On the other hand, seminar and meeting halls are not available at the airport.
Transportation to Gran Canaria City Center from Airport
Gran Canaria Airport
You can get on a taxi or bus for travelling to the city center from the airport. Las Palmas welcomes millions of tourists every year with its wonderful beaches. If you want to discover the island during your travel, you can also consider renting a car. Those who want to prefer a comfortable and fast transportation alternative can benefit from the airport shuttle service offered by the majority of the hotel located in the city.
Taxi
If you consider travelling to the city center or your hotel by taxi, make sure to get on a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport and demand an invoice before getting off. Travelling to the city center from the airport costs about 26 Euro. If you will accommodate in Maspalomas, a popular tourist destination, you can reach this region by paying approximately 38 Euro.
Car Rental
There are seven different car rental companies offering service at Gran Canaria Airport. Avis and Budget are among these companies. The daily cost of renting a car varies according to size of the vehicle but you can rent a standard vehicle for 4 passengers by paying 20-25 Euro. In this way, you can reach the city center and also discover the beautiful points of the island comfortably. You should drive in the north direction for about 26 kilometers on the highway GC-1 extending along the coast in order to travel from Gran Canaria Airport to the city center. If you will travel to Maspalomas, you should drive in the south direction for about 31 kilometers on the highway GC-1.
Bus
There are three bus routes departing from the airport. The bus route 60 connects the airport to the city center. The travel lasts about thirty minutes under normal traffic conditions. You can get to Maspalomas, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the region, in about 45 minutes. The bus route 5 operates between Las Palmas city center and Maspalomas and passes through the airport. Ticket price is 2,30 Euro. The buses depart every 20 minutes and operate from 05:25 am to 11:20 pm during the week.
Hotel Shuttle
Many hotels in Las Palmas, which is a holiday paradise, offer airport shuttle service for their guests. If you demand airport shuttle service from your hotel, your driver will be waiting for you at the landing hour of your flight on the baggage claim area. If you decide benefitting from this comfortable service, make sure to get in contact with your hotel in advance and get information about the cost of using this service.
