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Abha International Airport

Abha, Saudi Arabia

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Abha International Airport

Abha, Saudi Arabia

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6858 ft

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High-altitude gateway to Saudi Arabia's scenic Asir region.

Opened

1961

Location

Abha, Saudi Arabia

Abha International Airport (IATA: AHB, ICAO: OEAB) serves the city of Abha, the capital of the Asir Province in southwestern Saudi Arabia. Situated at an elevation of approximately 6,858 feet (2,090 meters) above sea level, it is one of the highest-altitude commercial airports in the Arabian Peninsula. The airport connects Abha to major Saudi cities such as Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, as well as select international destinations. It plays an important role in supporting tourism to the Asir region, which is known for its cooler climate, mountain scenery, and cultural heritage. In recent years, the airport has undergone expansion and modernization efforts as part of broader Saudi infrastructure investment tied to Vision 2030, aiming to increase passenger capacity and improve facilities.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and private car services connecting the airport to Abha city center, approximately 8 kilometers away.

Airlines here

Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) is the primary carrier operating at Abha International Airport, with additional services provided by flynas and flyadeal.

Notable facts

›One of the highest-altitude commercial airports in the Arabian Peninsula at approximately 2,090 meters above sea level.
›Serves as a key gateway to the Asir region, a major domestic tourism destination in Saudi Arabia.
›The airport is managed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia.
›Abha experiences a significantly cooler climate than most of Saudi Arabia due to its elevation, attracting summer tourists.
›Expansion projects are underway as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative to boost tourism and aviation capacity.

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Route map (11 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Saudi Arabian Airlines

Saudia

AlMasria Universal Airlines

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Routes

AHB → ADEFO · CR7

AHB → SAHFO · CR7

AHB → DXBFZ · 73H

AHB → SHJG9 · 320

AHB → CAIMS · E70 320

AHB → CAISV · 320

AHB → DMMSV · 320

AHB → JEDSV · 320 321

AHB → MEDSV · E70

AHB → RUHSV · 320

AHB → TIFSV · 320

AHB → TUUSV · 320

AHB → CAIUJ · 320

AHB → JEDXY · 320

AHB → RUHXY · 320

Aircraft operating here

Airbus A32011 routes Canadair Regional Jet 7002 routes Embraer 1702 routes 73H1 routes Airbus A3211 routes

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