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    "addressCountry": "Saudi Arabia",
    "addressLocality": "Tabuk"
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  "airlines": [
    "Local carriers"
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      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
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    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    },
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
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  "city": "Tabuk",
  "code": "TUU",
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  "connection_tips": "Tabuk Airport (Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Airport) is a major gateway to the Tabuk Province and the developing NEOM project. Taxis are the primary way to reach Tabuk city center, about 10 km away; many major hotels also provide complimentary shuttle services At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tabuk rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Al Wajh Domestic Airport, Neom Bay Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Local carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tabuk's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.\n\nArrive at least 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international departures to navigate security and immigration procedures For a clean handoff, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tabuk rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Al Wajh Domestic Airport, Neom Bay Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Local carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tabuk's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.\n\nThe airport handles both domestic and international connections efficiently within its modern terminal For a same-day backup, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into Tabuk rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Al Wajh Domestic Airport, Neom Bay Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Local carriers, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as Tabuk's time-saving link to the rest of Saudi Arabia.",
  "country": "Saudi Arabia",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=SAR",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Check latest schedules when connecting through Tabuk Airport.",
    "Check your flight status before leaving for the airport.",
    "Allow extra time during peak travel periods at this airport.",
    "Keep important documents easily accessible at this airport.",
    "Download your airline's mobile app for updates at this airport."
  ],
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  "google_maps_reviews": {
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  "iataCode": "TUU",
  "icao": "OETB",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "May 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 28.3654,
  "layover_planner_info": "Limited amenities; arrange layover needs in advance.",
  "longitude": 36.6189,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 90,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 90,
  "mct_international_to_international": 120,
  "missed_connection_help": "Contact airline service desk for missed connections.",
  "name": "Tabuk Airport",
  "region": "Unknown",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "EJH",
      "name": "Al Wajh Domestic Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "NUM",
      "name": "Neom Bay Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (OETB), commonly known as Tabuk Airport, serves as the aviation gateway to northwestern Saudi Arabia and the revolutionary NEOM megacity project, achieving first position in the Kingdom's 2022 airport performance rankings. Originally a military-only facility, the airport underwent comprehensive renovation and international designation in 2011, establishing its current capacity of 1.5 million passengers annually through a single modern terminal spanning 14,700 square meters in Tabuk City, the administrative capital of Tabuk Province near Jordan and Egypt borders.\n\nCommercial operations feature domestic and international connectivity through Saudia, flyadeal, and Flynas, with popular domestic routes including Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, and Gizan, plus international services to Cairo, Manila, Hyderabad, Dhaka, and Islamabad. The facility serves as a critical staging point for tourists exploring northwestern Saudi Arabia's ancient monuments and natural attractions, while providing essential connectivity for pilgrims and business travelers accessing remote border regions. Recent expansion projects ensure capacity through 2041, supporting projected growth from the nearby NEOM Bay Airport inaugurated in 2019 and the broader futuristic city development transforming the entire region.\n\nStrategic positioning makes Tabuk Airport vital for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiatives, particularly the $500 billion NEOM project located just 138 kilometers away, requiring enhanced aviation infrastructure to support international investment, construction workforce logistics, and eventual tourism operations. The dual civil-military designation continues supporting defense activities while accommodating growing commercial demand, making it an essential transportation hub for one of the world's most ambitious urban development projects alongside traditional roles serving Tabuk Province's tribal communities and cross-border administrative functions with Jordan and Egypt.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://skyvector.com/airport/OETB/Tabuk-Airport"
}