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DWD King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

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King Salman Abdulaziz Airport (DWD) serves Saudi Arabia. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop2
Airlines1
Elevation922 m

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The airport in numbers

King Salman Abdulaziz Airport — facts & history

We pulled King Salman Abdulaziz Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 12,072 passengers in 2021, against a peak of 37,757 in 2019.

Opened
2003
23 years ago
Passengers / year
12,072
as of 2021
Peak traffic
37,757
in 2019
Elevation
922 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
General Authority of Civil Aviation
Passengers per year, 2009–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport to Saudi Arabia

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Saudi Arabia ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

Non-stop flights to about 2 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Saudi Arabian Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near King Salman Abdulaziz Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Saudi Arabia shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport to the centre of Saudi Arabia?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I use a ride app from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport to Saudi Arabia?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from King Salman Abdulaziz Airport?
About 2 destinations, including Jeddah, Riyadh. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is King Salman Abdulaziz Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on King Salman Abdulaziz Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at King Salman Abdulaziz Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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