Gateway to the Al-Ahsa oasis region of eastern Saudi Arabia.
Location
Hofuf, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ahsa International Airport, designated by IATA code HOF and ICAO code OEAH, serves the city of Hofuf in the Al-Ahsa Governorate of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. The airport provides air connectivity to one of the world's largest oases, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its date palm plantations and historical significance.
The airport handles domestic routes primarily within Saudi Arabia, connecting Hofuf to major hubs such as Riyadh and Jeddah. It serves a regional population engaged in agriculture, oil-related industries, and commerce in the broader Al-Ahsa area.
As part of Saudi Arabia's broader aviation expansion under Vision 2030, infrastructure improvements and capacity enhancements have been pursued at smaller regional airports including Al-Ahsa, aiming to boost tourism and economic development across the kingdom.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and limited international traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options include taxis and private vehicles connecting the airport to Hofuf city center, located approximately 15 kilometers away.
Airlines here
Flynas and Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) operate scheduled domestic services at Al-Ahsa International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Al-Ahsa Governorate is home to the world's largest oasis, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.
- ›The airport primarily serves domestic routes within Saudi Arabia.
- ›Hofuf is a major agricultural and commercial hub in the Eastern Province.
- ›The airport supports oil industry workers and executives operating in the broader Eastern Province region.
- ›Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative includes plans to develop regional airports to stimulate tourism and economic diversification.
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