Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Dhahran in June
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dhahran in June
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 11h 25m.

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 11h 25m.

Airports near Dhahran

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dhahran

Lufthansa
Good (7,192 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,370 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,098 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,824 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,843 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,685 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (357 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (897 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dhahran

Most booked hotels in Dhahran

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Braira Dammam Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Boudl Gardenia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Hiring a car in Dhahran

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dhahran, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Dhahran, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

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