Flying from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Dammam's timezone is UTC+3, making Dammam two hours behind Astana.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NQZ to DMM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
At the moment, $174 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to King Fahd International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,386. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NQZ to DMM if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to King Fahd International Airport.
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Handy information about Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport (NQZ)
To reach Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport from central Astana, it'll take about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near NQZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to King Fahd International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Pick up a King Fahd International Airport rental car and discover Dammam and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from King Fahd International Airport around one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to central Dammam
King Fahd International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Dammam. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to King Fahd International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dammam in April.
When booking your flight from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport to King Fahd International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dammam, with temperatures ranging from 31ºC (88ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from NQZ to DMM in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Riyadh is just one of the many places in Saudi Arabia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dammam. Around 386 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Want to visit Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park? Then set off for Al Kharj. Another notable stop in Saudi Arabia, it's located roughly 370 kilometres south-west of Dammam.
