Popular Airport | Ellsworth Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 14 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 11717 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 Rapid City City Center from Airport
Rapid City Regional Airport
The distance between Rapid City Regional Airport and the city center is only 6 miles or 9 kilometers. Shuttles that are regularly departing from Rapid City Airport are considered to be one of the ideal means of transportation for passengers traveling to the center time. Unlike many other airports, you cannot always find a taxi in front of the terminal in Rapid City. If you prefer to reach the center of Rapid City by taxi, you should call the taxi by phone after you arrive at the airport and wait for a while in front of the terminal. On the other hand, airport shuttles can be easily preferred with their reasonable prices and continuous departures throughout the day.
Hotel shuttles might be another convenient alternative that you can use after landing at Rapid City Airport. The shuttles of the hotels located in the city center take their passengers from the front of the terminal to the hotel directly. Moreover, these vehicles are usually free. You can contact your hotel in Rapid City Before your journey for more detailed information, and ask for a shuttle to the airport terminal informing the hotel about your landing time.
Airport Shuttle
If you would like to travel to the city center from Rapid City Airport with one of the vehicles of Airport Express Shuttle services, serving in and around the airport, you need to call (605) 399-9999 or (800) 357-9998 beforehand and make a reservation. If you prefer to use RapidShuttle, another company that serves this area, you can contact 605 399 9999 and you can get to one of the shuttles that will help you get to the center quickly from Rapid City Airport. The fares for these services are 25 Dollars for a single passenger, 35 Dollars in total for 2 passengers, 15 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. If you want to take advantage of the airport shuttles with your children, you have to pay 10 Dollars for children under 12. You can get detailed information about the travel fares that change from time to time by contacting the call centers of companies and reserve a seat to reach Rapid City. If you need to travel to places like Elsworth AFB, Hart Ranch or Box Elder, you will have to pay 30 Dollars for an adult single passenger, 40 Dollars for two and 20 Dollars for each passenger if the number of passengers is 3 or more. You must pay 10 Dollars for the children travelling with you in this route.
Taxi
Although not a preferred alternative, you can travel by taxi from Rapid City Airport to the city center. Unlike many other major airports, you might not find a taxi waiting for you at the airport exit. For this reason, if you want to come to the center by taxi, you may need to call one first and wait for a while. The fact that the airport is located just 9 kilometers from the center makes it affordable to travel to the city from Rapid City Airport by taxi. If you need to get a taxi at night, remember that different rates can be applied and you have to bargain with the drivers over the average fare if you need.
Hotel Shuttle
As in many parts of the United States, hotel shuttles are a priority choice for airport transfers in Rapid City. Although there are some exceptions, the hotel shuttles usually bring the guests to their hotel. Moreover, the duration of this journey is limited to only a few minutes, except under extraordinary circumstances.
