Dhahran travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dhahran
With a population of 99.540, Dhahran is a must-see destination in Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dhahran to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Dhahran
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dhahran in July, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dhahran, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Dhahran
Plane
Although Dhahran doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 37 km from Dhahran. The shortest flight to Dhahran from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Dhahran is to pick up a car hire from Dammam, which is about 16 km from Dhahran. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Dammam.
Bus
Gulf Air operates bus routes to Dhahran.
Airlines serving Dhahran
Where to stay in popular areas of Dhahran
Most booked hotels in Dhahran
Hiring a car in Dhahran
The most frequently booked car type in Dhahran is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.