Search Flights from Dammam to Hanimaadhoo Island

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.

Hanimaadhoo, an island in the Maldives, has such a small surface area that there is no need for any means of public transportation. A large part of the island consists of green areas. For this reason, it is not possible to find any means of transportation such as a bus or metro in the city. However, you can go anywhere by walking and enjoy the nature. A wonderful view will accompany you during your walk.

Travelling on the island with a bicycle is another alternative. There is a small marina on Hanimaadhoo island. You can travel around the island with boats or fast ferries. By using these boats or ferries you can also get to the surrounding islands.

Many accommodation centers are located within walking distance of the small port of the island. You can reach the port from the city center in a very short time by walking. You also have the chance to rent a car in the city. Renting a car is a good alternative for people who prefer a comfortable travel, who have health problems, or who stay at a hotel far away from the city center.

Hanimaadhoo Island is a tourism-oriented city. Accommodation centers in many different concepts host their guests in the best way. Transportation services offered by many hotels are also an important convenience for the guests. With hotel shuttles, you can go to the airport, to the city center or to the port where the boats operate. Most accommodation centers offer this service for free.

Hanimaadhoo International Airport is located 900 meters of the city center. It is even possible to get to the airport by walking and it only takes 10 minutes. Since Hanimaadhoo is a small island, there is no public transportation vehicle in the city. For this reason, you can only reach the airport with the car you rent or the airport shuttle service of the hotel you are staying at.

Car Rental

You can see the car rental companies at the airport. You can save time by making an online reservation before your arrival to the airport. In this way, you can receive your car at the airport without waiting.

To get to the city center from the airport with the car you have rented, you have to drive about 700 meters northward through Runway Magu Road and turn right when you see the sign that points to the city center. You can easily reach the city center in about 5 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle

All accommodation centers on Hanimaadhoo Island provide airport shuttle service for their guests. It is important to remember that you need to make a reservation in advance by specifying the landing time of your plane and number of persons. With the hotel shuttle service, you can reach your hotel quickly and comfortably.