Riyadh to Abu Dhabi Flights

King Khalid International Airport

Individuals planning a trip from Riyadh can use ebookers to locate the best deals for flight tickets from the King Khalid International Airport. The airport is located approximately twenty-two miles north of Riyadh, and was an alternative landing site for NASA's Space Shuttle. Various airlines provide services to the airport including Air France, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, and Sudan Airways.

Parking at the Airport

The King Khalid International Airport has two car garages, which are located in front of the main airport terminal. Both long-term and short-term parking is available, and the terminals are connected to the garages by a walkway. Escalators and elevators are also available between the different levels of the garages.

Transportation to the Airport

There are three options for transportation to the King Khalid airport. Taxis offer rides at metered rates from anywhere in the city, and car rentals are available at a variety of rental agencies in Riyadh. Many hotels offer free shuttle services to and from the airport for their guests. You should check with your hotel ahead of time. If you do rent a car, you should be reminded that women are not allowed to drive on public roads in Saudi Arabia.

Dining Options at King Khalid

Travellers arriving to the airport early can grab a sandwich at one of the airport's restaurants. You will also find several snack bars and cafes. If you prefer to eat before you get to the airport, there are many restaurants in Riyadh to choose from. The Four Seasons Hotel has a sit down breakfast menu including coffee and pancakes. The Globe offers a 360-degree view of the area, and provides a selection of fresh fruit, breakfast sandwiches, and omelets. Travellers planning a trip from Riyadh can use ebookers to help locate the best deals for travel packages and hotel rooms.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.