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It is easy to reach Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport from the city center. Even though the distance between is 25 kilometers, you can have a both comfortable and budget-friendly journey with the taxis. On the other hand, you can rent a car from Al-Ula, or use the Uber application. It takes 30-35 minutes maximum to reach from Al-Ula city center to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Taxi

Since Al-Ula is not a very big city, the domestic and foreign tourists visiting the city prefer taking a taxi. If you are also looking for the most practical means of transportation to go to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport, airport taxis are just for you. You can go to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport by paying a fare of 150-180 Saudi Arabian Riyals. You can go to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport by taxi from Al-Ula. On the other hand, Uber is a more affordable means of transportation as the fare would be around 30-45 riyal. You can reach Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport with the taxi you take from Al-Ula in about 25-30 minutes.

Car Rental

There are the branches of many car rental companies in Al-Ula city center. You can choose one of these companies to rent a car, and reach Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport in about 20 minutes via route number 70. Werent Carr Car Rental (+966148842929) is the most popular car rental company with branches both in the city center and at Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport.

Airport Information

Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport, located in Al-Ula, one of the smallest cities in Saudi Arabia, is serving to domestic civilian flights only. The airport is located 25 kilometers southeast of the city center and started operation in 2011. Saudia is the only airline that has direct flights to Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport which has a 100 thousand passenger capacity per year. You can reach Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz Airport directly from Jeddah and Riyadh cities.  

Buses and minibuses are being used as a means of public transport in Turkmenbashi. While minibuses carry passengers at shorter distances, it is possible to get to the places that are relatively outside the city center with buses. Both transportation vehicles are generally quite crowded and drivers are not sensitive enough about traffic rules. It is not recommended to tourists to use public transport unless you are obliged.

The bus ticket prices are very reasonable. Prices for shared cars vary according to the distance traveled but in general it is cheaper than bus ticket prices. On average, there are between 5 and 7 passengers. You can rent these shared cars for a day or a couple of hours by yourself. It can be a good alternative especially if you are traveling in groups. But if this is not your intention, you should be careful not to be the only passenger, otherwise you may be asked for a higher price on the consideration that you rented it only for yourself.

In Turkmenbashi, you can easily find a taxi at any time. Everyone who is a car owner is in some way taxiing. Anyone may take you to wherever you want and ask for a fee that is reasonable for you. Since there is no standard price tag and taximeter device, it is absolutely necessary to negotiate and agree about the fare in advance. You should not make your payment in advance. Tourists can generally be charged as twice the normal rate. However, because taxis are easy to find, it is the most preferred means of transport in Turkmenbashi, as it is both comfortable and safe compared to public transport, as well as you can have a good bargain and convenient fare. Despite everything, if you will take a taxi, it is recommended that you act with the guidance of someone you know or ask your hotel to arrange a car for you.

Car rental is also an alternative transportation option that you can choose if you stay in Turkmenbashi for a while. There are many car rental companies in the city, most of them domestic. Land vehicles are generally preferred because the roads are neglected and the tourists want to see the desert as well. You must pay attention to the fact that the documents are complete during the leasing process. You should also ensure that all damage has been identified and recorded before the vehicle is delivered.

There is no public transport from Turkmenbashi International Airport to the city center. However, shuttle buses of a private company serving at the airport are closing this gap. You can easily reach Turkmenbashi city center by taking a taxi. Another alternative is to rent a car at the airport.

Shuttle

You can get to the city center by shuttle buses of a private company serving at the airport. You can request help from the information desk at the terminal for information on service times, routes and departure points. Shuttle services can vary in size.

Taxi

Most people who own cars in Turkmenbashi are unregistered taxi drivers so you can easily find a vehicle at the airport exit to take you to the city center or to your hotel. None of these vehicles have a taximeter and the price tag is not fixed. For this reason, you must agree in advance with the driver about the place you will go to and the fare. You have to negotiate as usually tourists are asked for much higher fares.

Car Rental

You can see the car rental offices at Turkmenbashi International Airport. You can rent your car with a driver, but if you want to use it yourself, you should keep in mind traffic jams, strict police checks and bad roads. During the rental process, record any small or large damage and lashes in the car, and make sure that you receive the documents in full.