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Middle East
Airports in Saudi Arabia
Dammam Airport
King Fahd International Airport is located about 30 miles (50km) northwest of Dammam, in eastern Saudi Arabia.
Dammam Airport (DMM)
Location
King Fahd International Airport is located about 30 miles (50km) northwest of Dammam, in eastern Saudi Arabia.Getting to the city
Public buses run to Dammam from the airport, leaving every 30-60 minutes.
Time
Local time is GMT +3.Car rental
Various car hire companies operate from the airport, including Budget and Avis.
Airport Taxis
There are numerous taxis avaliable. The trip from downtown to the airport takes around 30 minutes by car.
Facilities
The airport offers duty-free shops, restaurants and cafeterias, banks and currency exchange facilities, a mosque, and smoking areas.
Parking
King Fahd International Airport has a multi-storey parking garage with short and long-term facilities.
Riyadh Airport
The airport is situated 22 miles (35km) from Riyadh city centre.
Riyadh Airport (RUH)
Location
The airport is situated 22 miles (35km) from Riyadh city centre.Getting to the city
Terminal 5 is connected to the Metro Yellow Line which runs to King Abdullah Financial District. Free shuttles ferry passengers to nearby hotels and prepaid airport taxis are available for transport to the city.
Time
Local time is GMT +3.Car rental
Car rental counters are located in the lobby and include Hertz and several local companies. Women are allowed to drive but cannot travel with a man unless they are related.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available at the airport. Fares into downtown Riyadh will never be less than SAR 70. A trip from King Khalid Airport to downtown Riyadh takes 30 minutes. However, scammers and touts will try to charge tourists up to SAR 200, which is grossly overpriced. It is recommended that visitors have the address of their destination written in Arabic.
Transfer between terminals
The terminals are linked by moving walkways.
Facilities
Facilities include restaurants, bars, and cafeterias, banks and ATMs, a first aid clinic, various shopping opportunities, currency exchange, and visitor information. A mosque is located in the centre of the passenger terminal. Facilities for the disabled are good.
Parking
Two multi-level garages are located directly in front of the passenger terminals, on either side of the mosque, which are connected to the terminals by walkways.
Jeddah Airport
The airport is situated 12 miles (19km) from Jeddah.
Jeddah Airport (JED)
Location
The airport is situated 12 miles (19km) from Jeddah.Getting to the city
Taxis are available and fares can be negotiated with the driver. There is a bus service connecting to the city but this tends to be crowded and unpleasant and is usually avoided by visitors. The Haramain High Speed Railway was recently connected to the airport.
Time
GMT +3.Car rental
A number of car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis and Budget.
Airport Taxis
Taxis are available and fares can be negotiated with the driver.
Transfer between terminals
There is no free transport provided between terminals. Passengers are required to pay for a taxi.
Facilities
Although it has been extended and renovated several times, Jeddah's airport remains crowded and chaotic. There are three terminals, with the North Terminal being used exclusively for international flights. There are money exchange facilities, a restaurant, a cafeteria and shops in this terminal. There are also two restaurants in the South Terminal. The vast Hajj terminals contain prayer and rest areas, markets, a clinic, banking services, and a mosque.
Parking
Parking is available outside each of the terminals.