About Khamis Mushait
Situated on the south-west of Saudi Arabia, the city of Khamis is located 35 minutes away from Asir region. According to 2011 figures, the city has a population of about 513 thousand people and the city is surrounded by farms where agricultural products are cultivated. Khamis Souq and Silver Souq in the city are the big bazaars where local silver jewelry are displayed and sold and they are located in the city center.
Among the most beautiful building to be seen in the city are Al-Hayat Statue of coffee in Heritage area of Khamis Mushait, King Fahad Mosque and Khamis Mushayt Mosque. In addition, Mushayt Palace Hotel and Trident are the best hotels in the city. Desert climate is effective in the city and the average annual temperature is measured as 18.9 centigrade degrees.
Transportation to Khamis Mushait City Center from Airport
King Khalid Airport
Located in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, King Khalid Ab International Airport is 32 kilometers away from the city center. While you can rent a private car from the car rental companies located at the airport, shuttles and taxis are also carrying passengers to the city all day long. Metro is also used frequently as the only means of public transportation.
Taxi
The drivers of the taxis serving at King Khalid Ab International Airport speak English. Since some of the taxis do not have a taximeter device, you need to speak with the driver in advance about the fare you would pay for your destination.
Metro
You can get to the city center with metro line L4 which you can take from terminal 5 at the airport. You can transfer to lines 6 and 1 on this line which has eight stops in total.
Shuttle
You can easily and comfortably reach the city center with the shuttle service that you should book in advance. The drivers of the shuttles that pick up their passengers from the airport terminal take them to the city center.
Car Rental
Serving at King Khalid Ab International Airport, car rental companies like Hertz, Alwefaq, Theeb, Alga, Almuraishid, Budgetsaudi, Key, Best, Alfaris, Autoworld and Daleeli serve to passengers all day long.
