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How far is Dammam airport from Khobar?
The trip from Dammam airport to Khobar is about 59 km, or about 40 min by car. King Fahd International Airport (DMM) lies north-west of Dammam, 40 km from the city, so the drive to Al Khobar is longer than the drive to Dammam itself. The exact time depends on traffic and on which part of Al Khobar you are going to.
DMM has a single terminal with international and domestic piers. Our drivers meet you at the international arrivals exit, next to the car rental desks, holding a name board, and message you on WhatsApp once you land.
What are your options from the airport to Al Khobar?
There are five realistic ways to make the trip. Each suits a different traveller, so compare them on the points that matter to you: price certainty, luggage and the time you land.
| Option | How the price is set | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked taxi | Fixed per car, from SAR 110 | Families, night arrivals, company travellers |
| Airport taxi rank | The meter, or a price agreed at the rank | Travellers who did not book and have light bags |
| Ride-hailing app (Uber, Careem and others) | Shown in the app before you confirm; changes with demand | Solo travellers with a working phone connection |
| Rental car | Daily rate from the rental company, plus fuel | Confident drivers staying several days |
| Public bus | Per-person ticket set by the operator | Budget travellers with time and little luggage, if a route fits |
Is there a bus from Dammam airport to Al Khobar?
Public bus routes, stops and hours in the Dammam, Al Khobar and Dhahran area change, so we do not publish them here. Before you rely on a bus, check the public transport operator's website or app, or ask at the airport information desk, whether a route serves the airport at your arrival time, where it stops in Al Khobar and what it costs.
A bus is the cheapest option per person. With suitcases, children or a night arrival, the wait at the stop and the walk from the last stop to your hotel can outweigh the saving.
How much is a taxi from Dammam airport to Al Khobar?
Our fares are fixed per car, not per person, and include fuel, the driver and meet-and-greet. Prices below are one way. Rides at night (00:00–05:00) add 20%, shown in your quote.
| Vehicle | Seats | To Al Khobar | To Dammam | To Dhahran |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan | 1–3 | SAR 110 | SAR 70 | SAR 110 |
| Standard Sedan | 1–3 | SAR 120 | SAR 80 | SAR 130 |
| Comfort MPV | 4–6 | SAR 150 | SAR 100 | SAR 160 |
| Family Van | 7–11 | SAR 190 | SAR 130 | SAR 210 |
| SUV | 4–7 | SAR 210 | SAR 140 | SAR 230 |
| Luxury / VIP | 1–4 | SAR 360 | SAR 350 | SAR 380 |
Where can the driver drop you in Al Khobar and Dhahran?
Hotels, homes, offices and compounds anywhere in Al Khobar are fine. Company sites have their own gate rules: a gate pass is needed to drive inside the Aramco camp in Dhahran, so without one we drop you at the main gate.
Dammam, Al Khobar and Dhahran form one metro area with flat fares inside it. Once you are settled, a ride between Dammam and Al Khobar costs SAR 60 in an economy sedan.
Al Khobar is also the jump-off point for Bahrain. If you are going on across the King Fahd Causeway, read Dammam to Bahrain by the King Fahd Causeway before you travel.
Arriving at night or on business
Our dispatch for Dammam Airport runs 24/7. The driver tracks your flight and waits 60 minutes free after landing, and there is no charge for airline delays. Female-driver vehicles are available in Dammam; book at least 12 hours ahead.
Going further than Al Khobar? The same driver can take you straight on: Dammam Airport to Jubail is SAR 140 and to Al Ahsa SAR 290 in an economy sedan.
Companies can open a corporate account, with staff airport runs and executive cars on one monthly invoice with VAT. For contractor rotas and plant shuttles, see transport for oil and gas companies.
Checklist before you land at DMM
- Send your flight number, the number of passengers and bags, and your Al Khobar address on WhatsApp.
- Say if you need a child seat, extra luggage space or a female driver.
- Note the driver's name and plate, sent the day before.
- Have the compound or company gate name ready if you are going to a site with gate rules.
- Save +966 57 951 9804 in case your phone has no data when you land.