Popular Airport | St. Catherine Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 3 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 2931 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 Saint Catherine City Center from Airport
St. Catherine Intl. Airport
Saint Catherine International Airport is used only for military flights. For this reason, passengers traveling to the region can prefer Cairo International Airport or Sharm El Sheikh Airport. It is possible to take advantage of many alternatives such as shuttle, bus, taxi and car rental for travelling to Saint Catherine city center from the both airports. The cost of shuttles in the country is generally affordable and you can opt for one of these vehicles to travel to Saint Catherine and its surrounding area provided that you make a reservation in advance.
Taxis and rental cars are costlier than shuttles with the effect of the relatively long distance. No matter which vehicle you choose, you can make a reservation in advance for the vehicle you prefer and reach Saint Catherine and the nearby area without wasting any time.
Taxi
You can travel to the center of Saint Catherine by using a taxi that you will see in front of the terminals when you land at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport which is another alternative that you can prefer for the transportation to the region. However, the cost of travelling to the center by taxi may be high since the both airports are not close to the region. When you land at Cairo International Airport, you can also easily find a taxi at late hours. By visiting the information desk at the airports, you can get information about the cost of travelling to the region by taxi, finding a taxi and other issues. Then, you can choose your transportation vehicle.
Car Rental
Passengers, who want to rent a car at Cairo International Airport or Sharm El-Sheikh Airport, can visit one of the car rental offices at the airport. If you make an online reservation in advance for a suitable vehicle, you can easily receive it in a short time even in the busiest periods. If you are visiting the region for the first time, you can take a navigation device or map with you in order to easily reach Saint Catherine and nearby places. If you are planning to stay at a hotel close to Saint Catherine, you can inform your hotel about your wish to rent a car. In this way, your hotel can make a reservation from one of the car rental companies located in Cairo or Sharm El-Sheikh.
Private Shuttle
Shuttles are among the preferred transportation options since they offer more budget-friendly and faster travel for passengers compared to taxis. You can get on a shuttle in front of the terminals of Sharm El-Sheikh Airport and Cairo International Airport and comfortably travel to Saint Catherine and nearby places. The amount you need to pay for benefitting from this service varies depending on the distance and the season travelled. You can get information about the updated shuttle fares by phone or over the internet and travel to Saint Catherine and nearby regions by using these comfortable vehicles.
