Popular Airport | American River Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 20 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6666 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 American River City Center from Airport
American River Airport
You can take the taxis after leaving the terminal of American River Airport, which is frequently used during summer season by those visiting the region, to get to the city center. Before landing at American River Airport, you can also book one of the local shuttles or rental cars and get one of these vehicles from the front of the terminal. Renting a car will let you to reach the city center of American River in a very short time and you will have the chance to see the natural beauty of the surrounding area with your own car.
Taxi
American River Airport provides passengers landing here the opportunity to travel by taxi during the times when flights are operated. Taxis are fast vehicles that you can take without prior reservation tto get to American River city center. The fares are not very high if you travel at least in two. If you need to travel alone from the American River Airport to the center, you can use the shuttles departing from the terminal to have a more affordable journey, or you can contact the rental car companies serving the travelers in the region.
Car Rental
At American River Airport you can also rent a car that will provide you with access to the center during the times when flights are operated. You can get to American River city center by picking up the model you want online from rental cars provided by local companies for passengers coming to American River Airport from the terminal, at the predetermined time.
Airport Shuttle
The airport shuttle service is provided to passengers only by private companies in and around American River. Airport shuttles are a convenient alternative to a taxi, especially if you cannot find a taxi in front of the terminal or if you need to travel a few passengers together. You can talk to the shuttle drivers and inform them about the place you want to go from the airport and travelling time, you can quickly travel to many places in the center by paying a fee that varies according to criteria mentioned.
