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Neom Bay Airport

Sharma, Saudi Arabia

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Neom Bay Airport

Sharma, Saudi Arabia

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Gateway to Saudi Arabia's futuristic NEOM megaproject.

Opened

2019

Location

Sharma, Saudi Arabia

Neom Bay Airport (IATA: NUM, ICAO: OENN) is a regional airport located near Sharma in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia. It serves as the primary air access point for the NEOM megaproject, a ambitious planned smart city and tourism development being built along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba coastline. The airport was upgraded and expanded to support the anticipated influx of workers, contractors, investors, and eventually tourists associated with the NEOM development. Its location in the Sharma area places it in close proximity to the planned sites of NEOM's flagship projects, including THE LINE, Sindalah island, and Trojena. The facility has seen significant investment to modernize its infrastructure in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.

Terminals

The airport operates with a relatively modest terminal facility designed to handle growing passenger traffic related to the NEOM development project.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to NEOM project sites is primarily via road, with bus and vehicle transfers arranged by NEOM for workers and visitors.

Airlines here

Saudia and flyadeal have operated flights to Neom Bay Airport, primarily connecting it to Riyadh and Jeddah.

Notable facts

›Located in the Tabuk Province of northwestern Saudi Arabia near the Gulf of Aqaba.
›Serves as the main aviation gateway to the NEOM megaproject and THE LINE development.
›The airport underwent significant upgrades beginning around 2019 to support NEOM construction activities.
›Positioned near the borders of Jordan and Egypt, making it strategically located in the region.
›Part of Saudi Arabia's broader Vision 2030 initiative to diversify the economy and develop tourism.

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