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Neom Bay Airport

Neom Bay, SA

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Neom Bay Airport

Neom / Sharma, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

NEOM / Sharma gateway with **Priority Pass The Lounge** airside Terminal A (International + In Transit; closed Mon/Fri; max 3h) plus **Saudia / flyadeal** domestic RUH–JED–DMM banks and **flydubai / Qatar Airways** Gulf pins — plan ground as pre-booked transfer, not walk-up metro.

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail5.8
Ground access5.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

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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Neom Bay Airport

Neom / Sharma, Saudi Arabia · Middle East

NEOM / Sharma gateway with **Priority Pass The Lounge** airside Terminal A (International + In Transit; closed Mon/Fri; max 3h) plus **Saudia / flyadeal** domestic RUH–JED–DMM banks and **flydubai / Qatar Airways** Gulf pins — plan ground as pre-booked transfer, not walk-up metro.

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.6
Food & retail5.8
Ground access5.4
Reliability6.6
Lounges6.4

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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Cheapest to city
Pre-booked NEOM / hotel transfer
confirm live SAR · varies by NEOM destination
Lounge
1
Terminals
Terminal A (single passenger complex)

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Compare NUM vs SSH

SSHSharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh
88 km
TUUTabuk Regional Airport
Tabuk
137 km
SKVSt. Catherine International Airport
St Catherine
147 km

SSHSharm El Sheikh International Airport
Sharm el-Sheikh
6.188 km
TUUTabuk Regional Airport
Tabuk
6.3137 km
SKVSt. Catherine International Airport
St Catherine
147 km

NUMGuide

NUMGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

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

PP closed

The Lounge closed Mon + Fri

Priority Pass The Lounge lists closed Mondays and Fridays; Sunday ends 16:30.

Midweek Tue/Wed/Sat 07:30–19:30; Thu 08:00–20:00 — confirm live strip day-of.

Flow

After security + passport, straight ahead

PP location: Departures after security and passport control — proceed straight ahead to the lounge.

International + In Transit passenger types on PP strip.

F&B

A la carte listed complimentary on PP

Priority Pass lists a la carte menu complimentary among facilities.

No invented bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

Pre-book transfer into NEOM

No dense public transit pin — taxis / chauffeur / rental are the practical ground default.

Confirm live pickup with hotel or NEOM transfer partner.

Live conditions

Right now at NUM

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

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Priority Pass holders on NUM banks when The Lounge is open (not Mon/Fri)
Saudia / flyadeal domestic into NEOM
flydubai DXB / Qatar Airways DOH Gulf connections

Watch out for

The Lounge closed Mondays and Fridays on PP strip
Sunday hours end 16:30 — shorter than midweek
No dense public transit — pre-book transfer
No published MCT

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.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

6.6

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

5.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

5.4

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.6

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

6.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Terminal A (single passenger complex)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for NUM.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA NUM / ICAO OENN — Neom Bay Airport
GPS 27.925, 35.290 · Sharma / Tabuk Province
The Lounge (PP) — Terminal A airside after security+passport; Int+In Transit; closed Mon/Fri; max 3h; under-5 free
Hours (PP): Tue/Wed/Sat 07:30–19:30 · Thu 08:00–20:00 · Sun 07:30–16:30
Airlines: Saudia · flyadeal · flydubai · Qatar Airways — confirm live
Ground: pre-booked transfer / taxi — no dense public transit published

3 official sources

https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/saudi-arabia/neom-bay/num-the-lounge
https://www.neom.com/en-us/our-business/neom-airport
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neom_Bay_Airport

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Explore the NUM guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Neom Bay Airport and the Neom city center
City center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Cheapest: Pre-booked NEOM / hotel transfer
View Getting There
Lounges
1 lounge with access rules, hours, and verdicts.
The Lounge
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Traveler Tips
Check PP day strip before banking on The Lounge (Mon/Fri closed; Sunday ends 16:30).
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
The Lounge (PP Terminal A)Saudia / flyadeal + Gulf banksPre-booked transfer ground
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

☀️26°C / 79°F

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

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 22, 05:41 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.