โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
Interline Connections
110
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
Al Wajh Domestic Airport (OEWJ) serves the coastal city of Al Wajh positioned on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast in the Tabuk Province, located at coordinates 26.20ยฐ latitude and 36.48ยฐ longitude providing essential aviation access to this historic port town that serves as a gateway to the northern Red Sea region and supports the Kingdom's ambitious NEOM megacity development project. The airport operates as a regional facility connecting Al Wajh to major Saudi Arabian cities while supporting the area's growing role in Vision 2030 infrastructure initiatives, tourism development, and the massive economic transformation occurring along the Red Sea coastline near the Jordan and Egypt borders.
The facility features domestic terminal infrastructure designed to handle regional aircraft operations serving government officials, business travelers, construction personnel, and tourists accessing this strategically important coastal region where traditional fishing communities coexist with major development projects including luxury resorts, industrial facilities, and the futuristic NEOM smart city complex. The airport enables efficient transportation for workers and visitors supporting one of the world's largest development projects, while also serving the established community of Al Wajh, which maintains its role as a traditional Red Sea trading port with significant historical importance.
Operational services focus on supporting the massive infrastructure development occurring throughout the northern Red Sea region while maintaining connectivity for local residents and businesses in this rapidly transforming area of Saudi Arabia, where aviation plays a crucial role in facilitating the ambitious economic and social changes envisioned under Vision 2030. The airport represents an important piece of transportation infrastructure enabling Saudi Arabia's northwestern development initiatives, demonstrating how regional aviation supports both traditional communities and revolutionary development projects that aim to diversify the Kingdom's economy and establish new centers of innovation and commerce along the Red Sea corridor.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow sufficient time for transfers at Al Wajh Domestic Airport.
โฐ Minimum Connection Times
Domestic โ Domestic
45
minutes
Domestic โ International
90
minutes
International โ Domestic
90
minutes
International โ International
120
minutes
Interline Connections
150
minutes
๐ข Terminal Information
AlโJawf Airport (AJF) serves the AlโJawf region of northern Saudi Arabia. A single passenger terminal accommodates domestic flights and limited international services. Landside, airline checkโin counters and baggage drop lead to centralized security; airside, a compact departures concourse serves all gates with groundโlevel boarding. Arrivals route to baggage claim and the public exit on the lower level.\n\nWalking distances are short. From curb/parking to checkโin is typically 2โ4 minutes. From security to the nearest gates is about 3โ5 minutes, and to remote stands 5โ7 minutes by bus if used. There are no interโterminal transfers.\n\nSecurity screening follows GACA standards and is located at the entrance to departures. For international departures, exit immigration is completed after security; international arrivals clear passport control before baggage claim and pass customs on exit. Seasonal peaks (e.g., holidays) can lengthen queuesโarrive early.\n\nAmenities include cafรฉs/snack counters, convenience retail, ATMs, carโrental desks, and prayer rooms in both landside and airside areas. Public WiโFi may be available but performance varies at busy times. Taxis and appโbased services serve the forecourt; parking is located directly in front of the terminal.\n\nAccessibility is supported with stepโfree routes, lifts, and accessible restrooms. PRM assistance can be booked through airlines. Family facilities include babyโchanging rooms and family restrooms; bring childrenโs snacks and activities for peakโperiod waits.
๐ Connection Tips
Allow time for immigration during seasonal peaks.
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