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About Abha
Saudi Arabia's Abha city, capital of the Asir province, is located in the southwest of the country. With its high altitude, fresh air and beautiful nature, Abha is the country's most important domestic tourism point. The city is also home to the highest peak in the Arabian Peninsula, some government ministries, and offices of the royal family. A valley at an altitude of 2200 metres, Abha provides relief to many Saudis, especially in the summer. Both the city center and the surrounding mountains are rich in verdant nature. The Souda Park and Abha Dam Lake, located over 3000 metres above sea level, attract tens of thousands of both domestic and foreign tourists each year.
Built in the 1800s in the city and for use of the royal family is a palace that was recently opened up to the public. Today, the palace is open as a museum which displays elements of the local culture.
The city's most important architectural structure is the Abha Grand Mosque. The region is served by Abha International Airport, with direct flights available from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, Yemen and Oman.
Transportation to Abha City Center from Airport
Abha Intl. Airport
When you land at Abha Airport, about 26 kilometers from Abha, capital of the Asir province of Saudi Arabia, you can travel to the center of the city with one of Abha's taxis waiting in front of the airport terminal, usually in accordance with flight times. Apart from taxis, Abha Airport also provides many alternatives to passengers who want to rent a car. Apart from these, it is recommended to arrange transfers between Abha Airport and the city center via hotel shuttles, especially for passengers staying at a hotel.
Taxi
You can find a taxi without difficulty, especially at times when flights are organized, in front of the terminal building at Abha Airport. Taxis are also one of the main practical and comfortable vehicle options to travel to Abha city center, which is 26 kilometers away from the airport. In order to better communicate with the taxi drivers who meet their passengers in front of the Abha Airport, you can write down the address of the place you want to go to in the city center beforehand and you can travel more easily by showing this paper to the taxi driver after arriving at the airport. As in other parts of Saudi Arabia, you are expected to pay the taxi fare in Abha with the Saudi Arabian Riyal. However, you can also make a payment in Abha with a common currency like US Dollar.
Car Rental
You can visit the offices of one of the companies that provide car rental service in Abha Airport terminal, and make your choice of vehicles. In order to avoid any inconvenience while renting a car in Abha Airport, you are advised to make a reservation in advance and pick up the car you reserved as soon as you land the airport. You might want to take advantage of a navigation device that will guide you from the airport to the city center or to any other nearby point you want to travel, without getting lost in Abha.
Hotel Shuttle
Hotel shuttles are also among the recommended vehicles for transferring to the city from the airport in the region and throughout Saudi Arabia. The shuttles that pick you up from in front of the terminal and bring you directly to your hotel are much more affordable compared to the taxis operating in Abha. Moreover, you can take your heavy luggage where you will be staying with hotel services without difficulty. Remember to check whether your hotel is providing this service or not, and to learn the fares, if applicable, by contacting your hotel in advance and make the necessary reservations to make benefit of this service.
