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Abha Regional Airport

Abha, SA

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Abha International Airport

Abha, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Compact Asir civilian gateway in a 10,500 m² hall already running about 4.23 million passengers; Hayyak is domestic-only, the 13-million terminal is not live, and Houthi attacks keep closures a live risk.

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6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.8
Reliability5.6
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Abha International Airport

Abha, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

Compact Asir civilian gateway in a 10,500 m² hall already running about 4.23 million passengers; Hayyak is domestic-only, the 13-million terminal is not live, and Houthi attacks keep closures a live risk.

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6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.2
Comfort & amenities6.2
Food & retail5.8
Ground access6.8
Reliability5.6
Lounges6.2

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
15 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
18 km NE (AIP); drive time unpublished
Airport taxi / limousine
Cheapest to city
Uber
in-app quote; unpublished street equivalent · 18 km NE (AIP); app ETA on the day
Lounges
2
Terminals
One live passenger hall (~10,500 m²; 65,000 m² / 13M terminal not live)
Passengers / year
about 4.23 million (2024, GACA via Statista)

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Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Domestic PP only

Hayyak is 24h but domestic-only, max 3h

PP ahb1 / LoungeKey AHB1 after security, left-hand side; showers are not listed.

Children under 5 free. International tickets do not use this room. Do not sit leftover DragonPass Hayyak A10457 — that listing is not AHB.

One live hall

The 65,000 m² / 13M terminal is not open

You still use the ~10,500 m² hall (design 1.5M) that already runs about 4.23M passengers.

Matarat/NCP PPP first phase is planned complete 2028; construction reported early 2027. Leftover “new Abha airport is open” leftover-wrong.

No alcohol

Saudi import ban — leftover CIP alcohol listing leftover-wrong

AIP lists a restaurant in the passenger terminal and a snack bar in DEP/ARR. Soft drinks only.

DragonPass CIP lists “Alcoholic Beverages (Chargeable)” — leftover-wrong for the Kingdom. Sit FCDO customs (alcohol is illegal to import).

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Houthi missiles/drones from 13 Jul 2026 — closures recur

FCDO against all but essential travel to Abha and Khamis Mushait as of 20 Sep 2026.

AP reported no casualties on 13 Jul. Southern fields have been NOTAM-closed in bursts (including into early Sep). Confirm the live flight; do not treat a 2022 leftover “last attack” note as current.

Live conditions

Right now at AHB

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

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Who this airport works for

Best for

Domestic Saudi connections with Priority Pass or LoungeKey
Short hops into Abha by taxi or Uber
High-elevation Asir access (6,858 ft)

Watch out for

FCDO against all but essential travel to Abha and Khamis Mushait (updated 20 Sep 2026)
Hayyak is domestic-only; CIP is landside DragonPass, not Priority Pass
No metro, airport train, or airport bus; official taxi tariff unpublished
65,000 m² / 13 million terminal is not open

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.2

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.2

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.8

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

5.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.2

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

about 4.23 million (2024, GACA via Statista)

Terminals

One live passenger hall (~10,500 m²; 65,000 m² / 13M terminal not live)

Typical security

15 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for AHB.

Updated Sep 22, 2026

IATA AHB / ICAO OEAB — Abha International, Asir; leftover “Abha Regional” is the same field
Cluster2 operator; AIP operational hours H24; customs, immigration, security H24
One live passenger hall ~10,500 m² / design 1.5M; 2024 traffic about 4.23 million (GACA via Statista) — 5th in KSA
New 65,000 m² / 13M terminal is NOT live (construction early 2027, complete 2028)
Runway 13/31 3,350 × 45 m asphalt; field elevation 6,858 ft; AIP 18 km NE of the city
Hayyak Lounge is PP ahb1 / LoungeKey AHB1, domestic-only, 24h, max 3h, no showers listed

10 official sources

https://www.cluster2airports.sa/en
https://aimss.sans.com.sa/assets/FileManagerFiles/AIP%20AMDT%2009_26_2026_01_23/eAIP/AD%202%20OEAB%20ABHA-en-GB.html
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1353380/saudi-arabia-total-passenger-movements-at-top-5-airports/
https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/abha-regional/ahb1-hayyak-lounge
https://airport.mastercard.com/en/lounge-finder/lounge?loungecode=AHB1

Full guide

Explore the AHB guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Airport taxi / limousineCheapest: Uber
View Getting There
Lounges
2 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
CIP LoungeHayyak Lounge
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Domestic with Priority Pass or LoungeKey? Hayyak is 24h, left after security, max 3 hours, children under 5 free. International tickets do not use this room.
9 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
6 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Hayyak Lounge (PP / LoungeKey)Taxi + Uber
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle price list → empty water_options.
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

https://www.dragonpass.com/explore/lounge/A10569/N12902

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia/entry-requirements

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/saudi-arabia

https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/airports/ahb/pickup/

https://discoveraseer.com/en/getting-here-and-around

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Security wait times

Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Delays reported

Arrival delays

Flights are landing 18m late on average.

Delay range: 18m avg

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 24, 13:04 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.