Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) is in Hofuf, Saudi Arabia, so your arrival is already in the city youโre heading to. The drive from Grand day takes about 28 minutes; taxis, rental cars and ride-hailing apps are options to check for the journey.
- Airport: Al-Ahsa International Airport, Airport Road, Hofuf
- From Grand day: about 15.5 km and 28 minutes by car
- Transport to check: taxis, counter car rental and ride-hailing apps
Where is Al-Ahsa International Airport?
Al-Ahsa International Airport is in Hofuf, southwest of the city centre. Flydubai places it 17 km from the centre, and the airport address is Airport Road, Hofuf. From Grand day rooms, the airport is about 15.5 km away, roughly 28 minutes by car.
The airport operator says Dammam Airports Company took on operations and management on 1 May 2021. The airport was developed and expanded in 2024, increasing its annual capacity to 1,000,000 passengers.
How long is the drive to Al Hofuf?
Plan on about 28 minutes by car from Grand day to the airport. Use this as a timing reference when arranging a pickup or planning your departure.
Flydubai reports that taxis run to and from the airport from a taxi stand outside the SAPTCO office in Hofuf city centre. That describes a city-centre taxi point; confirm where your airport pickup will happen before relying on it.
Which airport transport options should you check?
Taxi service and counter car rental are among the airportโs passenger transportation facilities, according to the Saudi Aeronautical Information Publication. It gives no taxi hours or fares, booking steps, or rental company names and hours, so confirm arrangements for your arrival directly with a provider.
The Saudi tourism authority advises departing passengers to follow airport signs for rental cars, look for local taxis or order a car through a ride-sharing app. Careem, Uber and Bolt are apps to consider in Al Ahsa; confirm the airport pickup point and operating hours before you travel.
Uber says you can request a ride after landing or reserve one up to 90 days ahead. Enter trip details in the app for a real-time fare estimate.
What should you confirm before travelling?
Ask the hotel whether it provides a shuttle for your arrival, and confirm pickup arrangements with the transport provider. Flydubai says some hotels offer an airport shuttle service to the city centre; check whether it serves your arrival. For local onward journeys, getting around Al Hofuf can help with planning once youโre in town.
Plan your next stop in town after confirming your airport transport.
The Al Hofuf city centre guide covers the area beyond the airport journey.
Before you go, check the official site for current airport and transport details.
FAQs
What is the airport code for Al-Ahsa International Airport?
Its IATA code is HOF.
Can you rent a car at the airport?
Counter car rental is among the airportโs passenger transportation facilities. Check availability and pickup arrangements with a rental provider.
Does the airport have parking?
Flydubai reports that the airport car park has room for around 250 cars.