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Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH)

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Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia

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ICAO Code: OEPS

IATA Code: AKH

Elevation: 1651ft

UTC: +3 Hours

Al Kharj is a city located in the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. The city is best known for being the home of the Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH), a military airbase which is used by the Royal Saudi Air Force, as well as for its close proximity to the capital of Riyadh. Al Kharj is a rapidly developing city, with a population of over 300,000 people, and is home to a number of modern amenities, including malls, schools, and universities. The city is also home to a number of historical sites, including the remnants of the ancient city of Al-Qassim, and the ancient town of Al-Darb.

Airport Directions

Getting to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) by car: The easiest way to get to Prince Sultan Air Base by car is to take the Abu Dhabi-Jeddah Highway, which is around 95 km away. You can rent a car in the city and drive it to the base. Depending on the type of car you rent, the cost can range from around 200 AED to 800 AED per day. Getting to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) by bus: There is no direct bus route to Prince Sultan Air Base. However, you can take a bus from Riyadh to Dhahran, which is around 80 km away from the base. The bus fare is around SAR 80-100. Getting to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) by train: There is no direct train route to Prince Sultan Air Base. However, you can take a train from Riyadh to Dammam, which is around 100 km away from the base. The train fare is around SAR 60-80. Getting to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) by taxi:

Airport Terminals & Airlines

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) has two terminals. Terminal 1 hosts Royal Saudi Air Force flights and Terminal 2 serves both domestic and international civilian airlines. The airlines that fly from Terminal 2 are Air Arabia, flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia, and Qatar Airways.

Airport Address

The best way to get to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) is by car . Depending on where you are coming from, the journey can take anywhere from two to four hours. You can also take a bus or taxi. The cost of a taxi ride from Jeddah to AKH is around 250 SAR. There is also public transport available, but it can be unreliable and expensive.

Airport Lost & Found

The lost and found at Prince Sultan Air Base Airport is located at:Prince Sultan Air Base – AirportAl Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi ArabiaThe telephone number for the lost and found is +966 11 268 7777, and the opening hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (local time) Monday through Friday.

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