Popular Airport | Banaina Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 9 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 7602 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 Banaina City Center from Airport
Banaina Airport
Banaina Airport, which is located in Indonesia consisting of many large and small islands, is a very small airport. The airport is generally home to local flights organized to the nearby cities and islands.
When you land at Banaina Airport, you can easily find a taxi at the early hours of the day. You can also rent a car and reach the center in a short time. If you want to travel to tourism centers and big cities in addition to Banaina, you can use the local bus routes.
Taxi
It is very easy to find a taxi especially at takeoff and landing hours of flights at Banaina Airport which is located near Banaina, Indonesia. You can see the taxis waiting for their passengers when you go out of the terminal of Banaina Airport. If you land at the airport at a busy hour, you may need to wait for a few minutes in front of the terminal for a taxi. You need to pay the fare by using Indonesian Rupiah. The cost of travelling by taxi varies depending on your destination. However, the fares are generally affordable.
Car Rental
There are also car rental options for passengers who want a comfortable travel to the center from the airport. However, if you are visiting the region for the first time, you may have trouble in finding your way. For this reason, you can benefit from other options for travelling to the center from Banaina Airport such as using a private shuttle or taxi. However, if you still choose renting a car, you can rent a car according to your needs.
Airport Shuttle
Another transportation alternative that you can use for travelling to your hotel or the settlements near Banaina is an airport shuttle. Airport shuttle is an ideal solution for those who don’t want to lose time with car rental procedures. It can also be difficult to find a taxi at busy hours. You can travel to different points in the center of Banaina by using a private shuttle or an airport shuttle departing from the airport at regular intervals. You can make a reservation in advance for a private shuttle. You can pay the cost online for the shuttles working with reservation. If you prefer using an airport shuttle, you can make the payment in the vehicle by using the local currency. If you don’t have enough local currency with you, you can pay the cost of the shuttle in American Dollar and Euro.
