The right airport is only the beginning.
Main and alternative gateways for every selected destination. Check the actual operating flight, then plan the ground or marine connection that completes the journey.
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| Destination | Main gateway | Alternative gateways | Ground access and limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh and DiriyahSaudi Arabia | RUHKing Khalid International Airport | None supplied | Airport transfer by road; use arranged transport between Riyadh and Diriyah. SA_DESTSA_UNESCOSA_AIRSA_ADVSA_H1 |
| JeddahSaudi Arabia | JEDKing Abdulaziz International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer to the city; old-town sightseeing and the waterfront are separate areas. SA_DESTSA_UNESCOSA_AIRSA_ADVSA_H2 |
| AlUlaSaudi Arabia | ULHAlUla International Airport | None supplied | Limited-route regional gateway; reserve heritage-site sessions and local transfers. SA_DESTSA_UNESCOSA_AIRSA_ADVSA_H3 |
| MakkahSaudi Arabia | JEDKing Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah | None supplied | Makkah has no main scheduled commercial airport; continue from Jeddah by authorized road transfer or available rail service. SA_DESTSA_UNESCOSA_AIRSA_ADVSA_H4 |
| MadinahSaudi Arabia | MEDPrince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport | None supplied | Airport road transfer; verify religious-site entry rules and seasonal transport restrictions. SA_DESTSA_UNESCOSA_AIRSA_ADVSA_H5 |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | DXBDubai International Airport | DWCAl Maktoum International Airport | DXB is the main gateway; DWC is a different airport far to the southwest. Allow road or rail connections appropriate to the chosen hotel. AE_DXBAE_AUHAE_SHJAE_RAKAE_MOSQUEAE_AIRAE_ADVAE_H1 |
| Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates | AUHZayed International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer; Saadiyat, Yas Island, and central Abu Dhabi require separate travel time. AE_DXBAE_AUHAE_SHJAE_RAKAE_MOSQUEAE_AIRAE_ADVAE_H2 |
| SharjahUnited Arab Emirates | SHJSharjah International Airport | DXBDubai International Airport | SHJ is local; DXB is an alternative subject to traffic and carrier availability. AE_DXBAE_AUHAE_SHJAE_RAKAE_MOSQUEAE_AIRAE_ADVAE_H3 |
| Ras Al KhaimahUnited Arab Emirates | RKTRas Al Khaimah International Airport | DXBDubai International Airport | RKT has a smaller route network; DXB plus a road transfer is an alternative. Mountain activities need separate transfers. AE_DXBAE_AUHAE_SHJAE_RAKAE_MOSQUEAE_AIRAE_ADVAE_H4 |
| Fujairah and Al AqahUnited Arab Emirates | DXBDubai International Airport | SHJ | FJRSharjah International Airport | Fujairah International Airport | DXB or SHJ plus a road transfer are practical options. FJR is the local airport, but do not assume a suitable scheduled international service. AE_DXBAE_AUHAE_SHJAE_RAKAE_MOSQUEAE_AIRAE_ADVAE_H5 |
| Kuwait CityKuwait | KWIKuwait International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer from KWI; confirm current operating terminal and airline schedule. KW_DESTKW_AIRKW_ADVKW_H1 |
| SalmiyaKuwait | KWIKuwait International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer through the metropolitan area; traffic affects journey length. KW_DESTKW_AIRKW_ADVKW_H2 |
| Failaka IslandKuwait | KWIKuwait International Airport | None supplied | Fly to mainland Kuwait, then use a pre-booked authorized boat or tour. No commercial air gateway on the island. KW_DESTKW_AIRKW_ADVKW_H3 |
| Al JahraKuwait | KWIKuwait International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer northwest of Kuwait City; confirm reserve access separately. KW_DESTKW_AIRKW_ADVKW_H4 |
| Al KhiranKuwait | KWIKuwait International Airport | None supplied | Longer road transfer to the southern coast; arrange transport and resort access in advance. KW_DESTKW_AIRKW_ADVKW_H5 |
| Cairo and GizaEgypt | CAICairo International Airport | SPXSphinx International Airport | CAI serves the main metropolis; SPX can be useful for western Giza, subject to flight availability. Cross-city traffic is significant. EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCOEG_AIREG_ADVEG_H1 |
| LuxorEgypt | LXRLuxor International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer to the east bank; allow a separate crossing or road transfer for west-bank monuments. EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCOEG_AIREG_ADVEG_H2 |
| Aswan and Abu SimbelEgypt | ASWAswan International Airport | ABSAbu Simbel Airport | Abu Simbel is a separate long excursion south of Aswan, not a walkable city sight; use a suitable flight or organized road transfer. EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCOEG_AIREG_ADVEG_H3 |
| Hurghada, El Gouna and Sahl HasheeshEgypt | HRGHurghada International Airport | None supplied | Use a resort-specific road transfer: El Gouna is north of Hurghada and Sahl Hasheesh is south. EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCOEG_AIREG_ADVEG_H4 |
| Sharm El SheikhEgypt | SSHSharm El Sheikh International Airport | None supplied | Direct airport-to-resort road transfer; check separate advice before inland Sinai road excursions. EG_DESTEG_ASWEG_UNESCOEG_AIREG_ADVEG_H5 |
| DohaQatar | DOHHamad International Airport | None supplied | Use DOH, not the old Doha airport code DIA. Metro, taxi, and hotel transfers serve different city areas. QA_DESTQA_ZUBQA_DESERTQA_AIRQA_ADVQA_H1 |
| LusailQatar | DOHHamad International Airport | None supplied | Road or linked metro/tram connections from the Doha metropolitan area; verify last-mile access. QA_DESTQA_ZUBQA_DESERTQA_AIRQA_ADVQA_H2 |
| Al WakrahQatar | DOHHamad International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer south of Doha; metro-based travel may need a last-mile connection. QA_DESTQA_ZUBQA_DESERTQA_AIRQA_ADVQA_H3 |
| Al Zubarah and northern QatarQatar | DOHHamad International Airport | None supplied | Overland excursion from Doha; the archaeological site is about 105 km northwest of the city. Plan a driver or suitable rental arrangement. QA_DESTQA_ZUBQA_DESERTQA_AIRQA_ADVQA_H4 |
| Khor Al Adaid / Inland SeaQatar | DOHHamad International Airport | None supplied | Travel via the Mesaieed/Sealine area, then use an experienced guided 4WD transfer. Ordinary road access does not reach the full dune route. QA_DESTQA_ZUBQA_DESERTQA_AIRQA_ADVQA_H5 |
| MuscatOman | MCTMuscat International Airport | None supplied | Muscat is spread along the coast; use a vehicle or planned transfers between districts. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H1 |
| Nizwa and Jabal AkhdarOman | MCTMuscat International Airport | None supplied | Overland transfer inland from Muscat. Arrange appropriate 4WD access for the Jabal Akhdar ascent. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H2 |
| Sur and Ras Al JinzOman | MCTMuscat International Airport | None supplied | Road journey along the east coast; Sur and Ras Al Jinz require separate local transfers. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H3 |
| Sharqiyah Sands / Wahiba SandsOman | MCTMuscat International Airport | None supplied | Reach an agreed paved-road meeting point, then use the camp’s arranged 4WD transfer or an appropriately equipped operator. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H4 |
| Salalah and DhofarOman | SLLSalalah International Airport | None supplied | SLL is the practical regional gateway; overland travel from Muscat is a separate long-distance journey. OM_DESTOM_HOMEOM_TURTLEOM_AIROM_ADVOM_H5 |
| BeirutLebanon | BEYBeirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | None supplied | Use an approved current airport-transfer route and verify airline operation. Avoid assuming all city districts have the same advisory status. LB_BYBLB_UNESCOLB_AIRLB_ADVLB_H1 |
| Byblos / JbeilLebanon | BEYBeirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer north of Beirut; confirm traffic, checkpoints, and current route conditions. LB_BYBLB_UNESCOLB_AIRLB_ADVLB_H2 |
| BaalbekLebanon | BEYBeirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | None supplied | Overland route through the interior requires current security review; there is no routine commercial airport at the site. LB_BYBLB_UNESCOLB_AIRLB_ADV |
| Bsharri, Qadisha Valley and the CedarsLebanon | BEYBeirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer north and inland; mountain roads and winter conditions need separate checks. LB_BYBLB_UNESCOLB_AIRLB_ADVLB_H3 |
| Beiteddine and the ChoufLebanon | BEYBeirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport | None supplied | Use a locally checked road route; advisory boundaries differ across the Chouf and southern Mount Lebanon. LB_BYBLB_UNESCOLB_AIRLB_ADVLB_H4 |
| IstanbulTurkey (Türkiye) | ISTIstanbul Airport | SAWSabiha Gökçen International Airport | IST and SAW are on different sides of the metropolitan area; choose transfers for the actual arrival airport. TR_DESTTR_UNESCOTR_AIRTR_ADVTR_H1 |
| Cappadocia: Göreme and UçhisarTurkey (Türkiye) | NAVNevşehir Kapadokya Airport | ASRKayseri Erkilet Airport | Both NAV and ASR require a road transfer to the chosen Cappadocia town. TR_DESTTR_UNESCOTR_AIRTR_ADVTR_H2 |
| AntalyaTurkey (Türkiye) | AYTAntalya Airport | None supplied | Airport road or urban transport connections; archaeological excursions outside the city need separate travel time. TR_DESTTR_UNESCOTR_AIRTR_ADVTR_H3 |
| Izmir, Selçuk and EphesusTurkey (Türkiye) | ADBIzmir Adnan Menderes Airport | None supplied | Choose an Izmir city base or stay closer to Selçuk. Ephesus is a separate excursion, not a central Izmir walking sight. TR_DESTTR_UNESCOTR_AIRTR_ADVTR_H4 |
| Pamukkale and DenizliTurkey (Türkiye) | DNZDenizli Çardak Airport | None supplied | Road transfer from DNZ to Denizli/Pamukkale; the airport is not beside the terraces. TR_DESTTR_UNESCOTR_AIRTR_ADVTR_H5 |
| ManamaBahrain | BAHBahrain International Airport | None supplied | BAH is on Muharraq; continue by road to Manama and Bahrain Bay. BH_FORTBH_ARADBH_AIRBH_ADVBH_H1BH_UNESCO |
| MuharraqBahrain | BAHBahrain International Airport | None supplied | Airport is on Muharraq; heritage-house access and opening days should be checked individually. BH_FORTBH_ARADBH_AIRBH_ADVBH_H2BH_UNESCO |
| Qal’at al-Bahrain, Karbabad and SeefBahrain | BAHBahrain International Airport | None supplied | Road excursion from Manama or a Seef hotel; this is a heritage-area grouping, not a separate major city. BH_FORTBH_ARADBH_AIRBH_ADVBH_H3BH_UNESCO |
| Zallaq and SakhirBahrain | BAHBahrain International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer south; circuit admission requires an event ticket or an available authorized visitor activity. BH_FORTBH_ARADBH_AIRBH_ADVBH_H4BH_UNESCO |
| Hawar IslandsBahrain | BAHBahrain International Airport | None supplied | Road transfer to the designated departure point, followed by the resort’s pre-booked boat transfer; confirm the current timetable. BH_FORTBH_ARADBH_AIRBH_ADVBH_H5BH_UNESCO |
| BaghdadIraq | BGWBaghdad International Airport | None supplied | Arrange locally vetted airport transport and current route checks; museum admission and site operation must be reconfirmed. IQ_TOURIQ_UNESCOIQ_AIRIQ_ADVIQ_H1 |
| ErbilIraq | EBLErbil International Airport | None supplied | Check airport operation and Kurdistan Region visa acceptance. Regional permission does not automatically authorize federal-Iraq travel. IQ_TOURIQ_UNESCOIQ_AIRIQ_ADVIQ_H2 |
| NajafIraq | NJFAl Najaf International Airport | None supplied | Arrange an authorized local transfer and pilgrimage access; confirm terminal, flight, and road operation. IQ_TOURIQ_UNESCOIQ_AIRIQ_ADV |
| KarbalaIraq | NJFAl Najaf International Airport | BGWBaghdad International Airport | NJF and BGW are established alternative gateways followed by a road transfer. Confirm current access and crowd-control arrangements. IQ_TOURIQ_UNESCOIQ_AIRIQ_ADVIQ_H3 |
| Babylon and HillahIraq | BGWBaghdad International Airport | NJFAl Najaf International Airport | Arrange a vetted overland excursion with confirmed site access. Babylon Rotana is in Baghdad, not at the archaeological site. IQ_TOURIQ_UNESCOIQ_AIRIQ_ADVIQ_H1 |