Popular Airport | Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 8 hour 10 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 6635 Km |
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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 Cocos Islands City Center from Airport
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport is located on West Island which is one of the south Cocos Islands with natural beauty and is 5 km from the village center. For transfers from the airport to the village center, you can only choose a taxi as an option and for group transportation you can rent a car from the local car rental offices.
Taxi
The easiest way to get to the village center from Cocos Islands Airport is by taxi. Taxis are both comfortable and cheap and you can find taxis at the terminal exit. If the terminal is crowded, taxis can take a few passengers, so you can share the taxi with other passengers.
Car Rental
There are no international rental companies on any of these small islands. You will see several local car rental offices at the airport. You can rent a car that you can use during your entire trip or you can ask for a large vehicle for your group.
Hotel Transfer
Asking for an airport transfers to your hotel on Cocos Islands will be easier asking for once you have got off the plane. Because the distance is so short, your hotel is highly likely to offer such a service.