Find out what services and facilities are available at Dammam Airport. Where is the best place to eat and where to shop?
Internet and wi-fi
Wi-fi is available free of charge, but only in the transit area after security check.
You can only connect to wifi using kiosks, which are located in several places in the transit zone. Once your passport has been scanned, the kiosk will generate a password which you will then use to log in to the "Dammam Airport Free Wi-Fi" wifi network.
Do not delay in purchasing a physical sim card upon arrival. Get a Saudi data e-sim quickly and easily on the web airalo.com.
Luggage storage
On the departures floor of the main terminal you will find the baggage room operated by "Excess Baggage Comany".
You can pay for this service between 41 sar to 69 sar for 24 hours.
The baggage room is open 24/7.
Baggage wrapping
A luggage wrapping service with protective film is available in the departure lounge at the check-in desks of both terminals.
The price for 1 piece of luggage is around 40 sar.
Shops and supermarket
Shopping options are quite limited at Dammam Airport. In the public area you will find, for example, shops selling SIM cards, flowers or cosmetics.
After security check, there are duty free shops or branches selling travel equipment, jewellery or cosmetics.
Takeaway snacks can be bought at these mini-markets:
- WHSmith - public area, arrivals, 24/7
- Meed - public area, departures, 24/7
If necessary, you can also use several pharmacies located in the public area or in the international transit zone. The pharmacies are open 24/7.
Dining options
Dining options, including well-known multinational chains, are plentiful at Dammam Airport.
Restaurants are significantly more abundant in the public area or the domestic departure transit zone. In the international transit area the only is Starbucks, Popeyes and local restaurants.
In the public section there are restaurants like Brioche Dorée, McDonald's, Krispy Kreme, Subway and Tim Hortons. You can also eat at many pasta restaurants and Arabic food.
A list of all restaurants is available on the airport website: kfia.sa/restaurants-cafes.
ATMs and exchange offices
The best way to withdraw the Saudi riyal is from one of the many ATMs of local banks, which are scattered throughout the terminals, both in the arrivals and departures areas.
Money can also be exchanged at the ubiquitous local bank branches, which offer relatively favourable rates.
Vending machines
Vending machines selling drinks, sweets and snacks are available in all terminals after security checks.
Smoking rooms
There is a ventilated, enclosed smoking room after security.
