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Al-Ula International Airport

Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
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Gateway to Saudi Arabia's ancient Nabataean heritage sites.

Location
Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ula International Airport (IATA: ULH, ICAO: OEAO) serves the historic city of Al-Ula in the Medina Region of northwestern Saudi Arabia. The airport supports growing tourism driven by Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 initiative, which has opened the Al-Ula region to international visitors seeking access to the UNESCO-listed Hegra archaeological site and other ancient landmarks. The airport has undergone significant upgrades and expansion to accommodate increased passenger traffic as Al-Ula has emerged as a major cultural tourism destination. It handles both domestic routes within Saudi Arabia and a growing number of international charter and scheduled flights.
Terminals
The airport features a single passenger terminal facility designed to handle both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to Al-Ula city center and nearby heritage sites is primarily available via taxis, rental cars, and organized tour transfers.
Airlines here
Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) operates domestic routes connecting Al-Ula to Riyadh, Jeddah, and other Saudi cities, with additional carriers serving seasonal and charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Serves as the primary air gateway to Hegra (Mada'in Saleh), Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • ›The airport has been expanded as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 tourism development plans for the Al-Ula region.
  • ›Al-Ula is managed by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), which oversees tourism infrastructure including airport development.
  • ›The region hosts major cultural events such as the Winter at Tantora festival, driving seasonal passenger demand.
  • ›International charter flights have increased significantly since Saudi Arabia began issuing tourist visas in 2019.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Saudi Arabian Airlines
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Saudia
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Routes

ULH → MEDSV · E70
ULH → RUHSV · E70

Aircraft operating here

Embraer 1702 routes
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City & Place Guide

Ancient rock city where archaeology meets dramatic desert landscapes.

Al-Ula is a historic oasis city in northwestern Saudi Arabia, home to some of the most remarkable ancient ruins in the Middle East. Once a crossroads of the incense trade routes, it shelters millennia of human civilization layered across dramatic sandstone canyons and sweeping desert terrain.

The region gained global attention after Saudi Arabia opened it to international tourism in 2020, revealing the Nabataean tombs of Hegra, the mud-brick old town, and extraordinary rock art sites. The Royal Commission for Al-Ula has invested heavily in tasteful cultural infrastructure while preserving the landscape's raw grandeur.

Visitors today find a thoughtfully managed destination with luxury eco-lodges, curated heritage experiences, and a growing calendar of arts and music festivals, most notably the Winter at Tantora season that runs from December through March.

  • •Hegra (Mada'in Salih) — Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, with over 100 monumental Nabataean tombs carved into sandstone.
  • •Al-Ula Old Town — labyrinthine mud-brick ruins of a settlement inhabited for over 900 years.
  • •Elephant Rock (Jabal Al-Fil) — iconic 52-million-year-old natural rock formation resembling an elephant.
  • •Dadan — ancient capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms with carved lion tombs above the cliff face.
  • •Maraya Concert Hall — world-record mirror-clad building hosting concerts and events amid the desert.
  • •Al-Ula Oasis — lush palm grove and farmland providing a striking green contrast to the surrounding desert.

Getting around: Al-Ula has no public transit system; the primary ways to get around are pre-booked hotel shuttles, licensed tour operator vehicles included in heritage site packages, and taxis or ride-hail apps such as Uber. Renting a 4WD from Al-Ula Regional Airport or the small town center is a practical option for independent travelers, though many major archaeological sites require an official guide and ticket purchased in advance through the Experience AlUla app or website.

Best time: Visit between October and March when daytime temperatures are mild (15–25 °C), coinciding with the Winter at Tantora festival season and peak heritage site access.

Local food: Sample slow-cooked lamb kabsa, fresh dates from the oasis palm groves, and traditional Saudi flatbread at local restaurants in the new town, or book a curated desert dinner experience offered by several luxury camps and resorts in the area.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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Encyclopaedia

Al-Ula International Airport is an international airport serving the Al-Ula governorate in the Medina Province of Saudi Arabia, supporting access to the region's major tourism destinations.

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