Flying from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB) departing from here.
Around 2 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Dubai to Abha International Airport flight.
Abha is one hour behind Dubai. Abha International Airport is located in Abha, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Abha International Airport (AHB), with 11 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from DXB to AHB is the 10:25am flydubai option. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 4:05pm with flydubai.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Dubai to AHB. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Go straight to your destination from Dubai International Airport (DXB). Direct flights from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB) can be booked from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport with flydubai. This leading airline offers services from DXB.
flydubai is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DXB to AHB.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is flydubai. Its services arrive as planned 78.69% of the time.
DXB is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Dubai International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
You can arrive at DWC from the centre of Dubai in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to AHB flight:
57% of all departures from Al Maktoum International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Abha International Airport (AHB)
Have a late flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near AHB and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Abha International Airport rental car and explore Abha and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Final Rentals and Key Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Dubai to Abha International Airport flight.
Getting from Abha International Airport (AHB) to central Abha
Abha International Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Abha. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Abha International Airport is R 1,768. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,431. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Dubai to AHB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Dubai to Abha International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport (AHB). October is the busiest month to travel to Abha. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
Lock in a Dubai to AHB plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Abha to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Abha International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Abha
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Abha right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Dubai to Abha International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Abha when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your itinerary at Waterfall Park followed by Al soudah and Asir Régional Museum.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
You've seen Abha, now it's time to discover other parts of Saudi Arabia. Travel about 121 kilometres south to Şabyā to tick off its leading sights. From Idrisid houses to Jizan Museum and Al Muruj Garden, your itinerary will be busy.
Şāmitah is another standout destination in Saudi Arabia and is around 177 kilometres south of Abha. No journey is complete without dropping by Shaykh Zayd Al Madkhali Mosque, Hamadia Mosque and Masjid Sheikh Hafid Hakami.
