Popular Airport | Galatina Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 4 hour |
Approximate Travel Distance | 3311 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 Lecce City Center from Airport
Galatina Airport
Since the airport in Lecce only serves as a military airport, you can reach the city through Brindisi-Salento Airport, which is the closest airport to the city. Renting a car is a popular way of transportation in Lecce. If you can afford, you can also prefer to take a taxi. If you want to travel by a less costly means of transport, you can take a direct bus to Lecce departing from Brindisi-Salento Airport.
Rent a car
In addition to the international car rental companies such as Hertz, Sixt, and Avis, there are also the offices of local car rental companies at the airport. You can easily get to Lecce by renting a car without sacrificing your comfort. Your journey takes about half an hour when there is no traffic density. If you want to go to Lecce city center from Brindisi-Salento Airport by car, you need to go straight on the SS613 road southwardly.
Taxi
It is possible to arrive at Lecce city center from Brindisi-Salento Airport in about 30 or 35 minutes by taking a taxi; however, you should keep in mind that the distance from the airport to Lecce is about 40 kilometers and taxi fare may be costly.
Bus
There are also the bus services from Brindisi-Salento Airport to Lecce city. Bus services are available between 6 am and 11:45 pm every day of the week and the buses depart at 2 or 3-hour intervals depending on passenger density. The bus journey takes about 40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.