Popular Airport | Alpha Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11772 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 Alpha City Center from Airport
Alpha Airport
Alpha Airport hosts many visitors every year, with the opportunity to easily reach the city center. Located at the airport there's a car park, car rental companies, snack bars, VIP lounges and a shopping store. Passengers' safety, comfort and similar needs are met in the best ways. From Alpha Airport you can travel to the city center by taxi, bus, hotel shuttle service or by renting a car.
Rent a Car
You can quickly get to the city center by choosing one of the many car rental offices located at Alpha Airport. You can talk to the rental companies to negotiate a fee or ask any questions you may have. You can also book a car rental without going to the rental car company before hand or you can ask your hotel for help. For those who do not want to choose other types of transportation, the option of renting a car gives you more freedom.
Taxi
You can quickly get to the city center from the airport by taxis which are located at the airport terminal exit. Taking into consideration the number of people and the number of cases you have, the average taxi fare varies between $25 and $55. Before getting in a taxi to reach the city center, try to negotiate the price with the driver first.
Hotel Services
When you book your hotel, you can check if an airport transfer option is one of the facilities offered to you to avoid any problems during your journey. If you have a lot of baggage this type of transportation can be one of your best choices. The average price of these services, which takes you from the airport to your hotel, varies between $5 and $20 per person.
Airport Buses
By getting on the correct bus from the airport terminal to the city center you can get off at the nearest bus stop to your hotel. The bus ticket is $10 and there are also several other bus lines from the airport providing transportation to the city center. The pricing of these buses varies according to the length of the ticket you receive.