Popular Airport | Aalborg Airport |
|---|---|
Popular Airlines | |
Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour 40 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 4642 Km |
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 Aalborg City Center from Airport
Aalborg Airport
Aalborg, known as the capital of the Nordjylland region in Denmark, is a small town situated on the banks of the Limfjord Straits. It is possible to reach this city by means of Aalborg Airport near the city center. The airport is located in the northern part of the city, 6 km from the city center.
Passengers who want to travel to the city center can take the bus or train. There is also the alternative of taxi or car rental. It is not too difficult to walk to the city center for passengers who do not carry luggage. The city center is about a 1-hour walk away from the airport.
Bus
Once you arrive at the airport, you can get to the city center quickly by taking the buses 2a, 70, 71 or 200, which depart from the terminal. You can get your bus ticket from the driver. Your ticket will allow you to travel free for one hour, in the first zone covering the city center and the second zone surrounding the city center. Bus service continues after midnight. If your plane lands late at night, you can get to the city center by bus 22.
Train
Another option to go to the city center is the train. However, the nearest railway station to the airport is located 2 km from the terminal. It is possible to reach the city center by taking a train after you have walked up to here. The train continues to travel after midnight.
Taxi
You can also reach the city center by taxis located near the airport. However, taxi fares in the city are quite high.
If you want to contact the taxi stops before your flight, you can use the contact information on the website of the airport.
Car Rental
It is possible to evaluate the car rental option in order to have a more comfortable journey. You can rent your car from the car rental offices located at the airport, or you can book from the internet. If you set up your rental car from a contracted company which you can access from the airport's website, you can reach more affordable options.
