AHB
Abha Regional Airport
Abha · Saudi ArabiaICAO OEAB
Abha Regional Airport (AHB) is an airport serving Abha, Saudi Arabia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 18° 14' 25.4" N, 42° 39' 23.8" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,858 feet (2,090 meters) above sea level. With 11 direct destinations served by 7 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Riyadh (GMT+3).
Destinations
11
Airlines
7
Elevation ft
6,858/ 2,090m
Asia/Riyadh
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
AHB
ICAO Code
OEAB
City
Abha
Country
Saudi Arabia
Elevation
6,858 ft
Local Time
07:28 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:18.2404°
Longitude:42.6566°
Popular Routes from AHB
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 1,082 mi | 2h 43m | medium-haul | 272 kg | View |
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 328 mi | 1h 7m | short-haul | 135 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 530 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| ADE | Aden, Yemen | 404 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 166 kg | View |
| DMM | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 727 mi | 1h 53m | short-haul | 299 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 948 mi | 2h 28m | medium-haul | 238 kg | View |
| MED | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | 474 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 195 kg | View |
| SAH | Sanaa, Yemen | 216 mi | 0h 55m | short-haul | 89 kg | View |
| SHJ | Sharjah, United Arab Emirates | 959 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 241 kg | View |
| TIF | Taif, Saudi Arabia | 262 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 108 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at AHB
7 active airlines serving Abha Regional Airport.
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Airlines Of Tasmania
FOAustralia
AlMasria Universal Airlines
UJEgypt
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Abha Regional Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizan Regional Airport | GIZ | Gizan | Saudi Arabia | 148 km |
| Bisha Airport | BHH | Bisha | Saudi Arabia | 193 km |
| Nejran Airport | EAM | Nejran | Saudi Arabia | 199 km |
| Al Baha Airport | ABT | El-baha | Saudi Arabia | 252 km |
| Hodeidah International Airport | HOD | Hodeidah | Yemen | 387 km |
| Sana'a International Airport | SAH | Sanaa | Yemen | 348 km |
| Wadi Al Dawasir Airport | WAE | Wadi-al-dawasir | Saudi Arabia | 366 km |
| Sharurah Airport | SHW | Sharurah | Saudi Arabia | 481 km |
Other Airports in Saudi Arabia
Al-Jawf Domestic Airport
AJFAl-Jawf
Majeed Bin Abdulaziz Airport
ULHAl-Ula
Al Ahsa Airport
HOFAl-ahsa
Arar Domestic Airport
RAEArar
Bisha Airport
BHHBisha
King Fahd International Airport
DMMDammam
Al Baha Airport
ABTEl-baha
Gassim Airport
ELQGassim
Jizan Regional Airport
GIZGizan
Gurayat Domestic Airport
URYGuriat
Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport
AQIHafr Al-batin
Ha'il Airport
HASHail
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 18° 14' 25.4" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 42° 39' 23.8" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 18.240400
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 42.656601
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 07:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6,858 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,090 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Abha Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Abha Regional Airport is AHB, and its ICAO code is OEAB. The airport is located in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
How many destinations can you fly to from AHB?
There are 11 direct destinations available from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
What airlines fly from AHB?
There are 7 airlines operating from AHB, including Air Arabia, Airlines Of Tasmania, AlMasria Universal Airlines, Egyptair, Fly Dubai, and more.
What timezone is Abha Regional Airport in?
Abha Regional Airport is in the Asia/Riyadh timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Abha Regional Airport?
Abha Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 6,858 feet (2,090 meters) above sea level.
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