Getting to Al Khobar

Getting to Al Khobar

Al Khobar is a large city located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Persian Gulf. Al Khobar is a part of the greater Dammam metropolitan area and shares its border with Dhahran. Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia has a population of over one million. All three urban centers Al Khobar, Dammam and Dhahran are served by the King Fahd International Airport in Al Khobar. Getting to Al Khobar is not a problem for foreign tourists because Transportation in Al Khobar is easily available. Saudi Arabia has 3 international airports at Riyadh, Jeddah and Ad Dammam. Foreign tourists can reach Al Khobar from any of this airport by hiring private car. The majority of the cars operating in Al Khobar are American like the comfortable Chevys, Caprices, GMC's, Lincolns, Buicks, Caddy's. European cars too run in Al khobar like Mercedes, Volkswagens and Audis. Most of the cars here are white in color to protect form excessive heat.

Getting to Al Khobar in Saudi Arabia becomes convenient because it is accessible form both Dhahran and Dammam by 6 - 8 expressways. It will take 15 - to 7 minutes respectively to reach Al Khobar. The Dhahran airport (DHA) is about 65 km away from Al Khobar.

Getting to Al Khobar by taxi: You will get taxis in the roads of Al Khobra frequently which will cost you around 10 to 15 riyals for a journey from the airport and around the city.

Getting to Al Khobar by plane: Major airlines touch the Saudi Arabia international airport like the Gulf Air, Alitalia, Air France, Lufthansa, Pakistan International Airlines, Air India, Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), Qatar Airways and also SriLankan Airlines. International travelers can take a connecting flight from the Saudi Arabia international airport to the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.

Getting to Al Khobar by bus: The Saudi Arabian Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) operates intra- and inter-city buses as well as international buses in the entire kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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