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Approximate Travel Distance
Approximate Flight Duration
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367 Miles
1 hour 10 min
Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport

Transportation to Hofuf Airport from the City Center

You can get to Al-Ahsa International Airport from Hofuf by choosing from private rental car or taxi.  

Taxi

The passengers who will board the plane at Al-Ahsa International Airport car reach the airport in 20 minutes maximum.

Rent a car

Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Budget and Europcar are the companies that offer car rental service in the city for those who want to go to the airport by taking the convenience of the car in the hot Saudi Arabian roads.

Airport Information

Al-Ahsa International Airport, which has a single terminal building and covers a large area, fascinates the passengers with its modern appearance. There is also a praying room at the airport where services such as health care room, cafeteria, and baby care room are available as general services. In the VIP lounge, it is possible to get a high-level service in terms of eating and drinking needs.

Last Updated: 17 Feb 2017

Transportation to Gassim City Center from Airport

Gassim Airport, which is an important transportation center in the center of Saudi Arabia, is also known as Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz International Airport. The distance between the airport that is connecting Gassim and other Saudi Arabian cities with regular flights and the center of Buraidah city is about 27 kilometers. In order to reach the city center from Gassim Airport, you can take one of the white colored taxis waiting in front of the terminal. You can rent a car by visiting the offices of the local rental companies located in the terminal or take advantage of the private transfer options near Gassim Airport. Depending on which option you prefer, your journey from the airport to the city center would take about 25-30 minutes on average.

Taxi 

In front of the Gassim airport terminal, white colored taxis are available for passengers coming to the city and willing to travel to the center. When traveling directly to the city center by taxi from Gassim Airport, you can enjoy direct access to your desired destination without having to make any transfers. Air-conditioned taxis can also be considered as an extremely comfortable option given the weather conditions in the city which can be extremely hot. The price you pay when you take a taxi is determined by the taximeter in the taxi, and as you move away from the airport, the taxi fare also increases depending on the distance. You may have to pay a little more if you take a taxi late at night or during official holidays.

Car Rental

If you want to get to the city center from Gassim Airport, you can also rent a car from local rental companies in Gassim. Moreover, car rental rates at the airport are not high, just like in the city and the whole country, and thus traveling to the center by renting a car can be preferred as a reasonably priced alternative. At Gassim Airport you can rent a car with the features you want from local rental companies by finding some of their offices. If you rent a vehicle from the airport, you can leave it for a while at the Gassim Airport car park and then travel to the city center.

Private Shuttles

Travel by means of private transfer companies is often preferred in Gassim, like many other cities in Saudi Arabia. Before you arrive at Gassim, you can make your reservation online or by telephone and have your shuttle ready at the exit of the airport terminal. Private shuttles come from Gassim Airport to the center and also provide convenience to passengers with excess luggage. Using the shuttles, you can take advantage of the convenience of direct access to any point of interest in and around the city center.

Last Updated: 15 Aug 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

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Which airports can I use for Hofuf-Gassim flights?

For Hofuf-Gassim flights, you can use Al-Ahsa Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz Intl. Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Hofuf-Gassim and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Hofuf-Gassim is 590 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

Which day is the most convenient for Hofuf-Gassim flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Hofuf-Gassim flights is Tuesday.

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