Search Flights from Dammam to Rio De Janeiro

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.

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second largest city with a crowded population. Within the boundaries of the city are the Maracana Stadium, one of the stables of football fans, as well as the Christ the Redeemer Jesus statue, considered one of the seven wonders of the world.

The city, which became world famous thanks to Rio Carnival, offers a combination of sea, sand, sun and entertainment along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The transport network in Rio de Janeiro, host of the Summer Olympics 2016 after the World Cup, has been renewed for the event.

The metro and the new buses are two important means of the transportation network that go to the farthest parts of the city. In a city with a very crowded population, taxis also serve all day long to lighten traffic intensity. The International Rio de Janeiro Airport is serving the passengers from all around the world to reach the city.

Located on an island in Rio de Janeiro, the airport is 20 kilometers away from the city center. You can travel this distance with buses or taxis that serve almost all day. You can easily rent a car from the companies operating at the airport.

Taxi

If you want to travel by taxi, you should pay attention to the point that the taxis you take have license and a taximeter. Linha Vermelha, Linha Amarela and Avenida Brasil highways connecting the airport and the city center make it possible to reach your destination with confidence.

Bus

Rio de Janeiro Airport is served by bus lines operating at different times in different parts of the city. The bus 2101 runs between 05:30 and 18:00, the bus 2145 runs between 05:30 and 22:30 and the bus 1001 runs between 04:00 and 23:00.

In addition to these private buses, the public bus line 924 provides access to the city center during the day, although it is not very frequent. Buses go to different districts, but each passes through the city center. The journey by bus takes about 45 minutes.

Car Rental

Five different car hire companies that serve at the airport are open 24 hours a day. You can choose among these companies and rent the vehicle with the models and specifications you want. Among these companies are Avis, Hertz, Localiza, Movida and Unidas.