Dammam to Istanbul Flights

King Fahd International Airport

Orbitz.com is a great place to begin your search for cheap flights from Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Dammam offers domestic and international service through King Fahd International Airport, located 33 km, or approximately 20 miles, northwest of the city of Dammam. The airport serves the entire Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia and is a hub for Saudia Airlines. Thirty airlines offer daily flights out of Dammam.

Parking at King Fahd International Airport

Parking at the airport is available in a covered garage. Three separate floors house both short-term and long-term parking. The first floor of the garage offers direct access to the airport terminal. Two open lots are also available to handle vehicle overflow. The parking lots offer a 10-minute grace period for drop-off before an hourly rate of 1 SAR is charged.

Additional Transportation Options

Public bus services to the airport from Dammam are available through SAPTCO. The busses leave at 30- to 60-minute intervals, and you can pay fares at the airport shuttle counter. Taxis operated by private companies also offer service to the airport. Fares range from 70 to 80 SAR.

Dining at King Fahd International Airport

Hungry travelers checking into the airport can pick up a quick, freshly made doughnut at Krispy Kreme, located on the arrivals level. Dr. Café and Coffee Talk offer a variety of coffee drinks you can take along on the plane. If a relaxed atmosphere is more your style, the airport's passenger lounge, Pax, offers breakfast items. The airport recently expanded its shopping and dining areas, meeting the needs of most passengers. Flying out of Saudi Arabia is easy, when you start looking for cheap flights from Dammam on Orbitz.com.

Istanbul Area Airports

Orbitz.com offers cheap flights to Istanbul and vacation packages that let you explore this fascinating city, which spans two separate continents. The main airport for the city, Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, is located on the European side of the city, about 24 kilometers from the downtown area. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 35 kilometers southeast of the city center. Istanbul Atatürk International Airport handles flights from over 70 airlines, including British Airways, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Air France. Sabiha Gokcen International Airport serves over 30 airlines, including Sky Airlines, EasyJet, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress.

Getting to the Airport

From Istanbul Atatürk International Airport, arriving visitors can opt to take the metro train or sea bus into Istanbul. The Sabiha Gokcen airport shuttle makes regular trips from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to various points within the city, and it costs 10 euro per person. Visitors can also get into the city from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport via sea bus or public bus. Both airports are also accessible via taxi.

Weather Conditions in Istanbul

In the summer, high temperatures average around 82 degrees Fahrenheit in June and July and drop to lows of around 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Rain is uncommon in the summer, although the humidity remains high during the summer months. Winters are often cold and snowy. In January, temperatures average between 37 to 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring and fall tend to be mild, and the bargain prices offered during these seasons make them ideal for a visit.

Vacationing in Istanbul

Take in a bit of history with a visit to Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar, or one of the many Ottoman mosques scattered throughout the city. Archaeology museums are another popular attraction, or you can get tickets for a cruise on the Bosphorus to get a view of the city from the water. Once you know the sights you want to see in Turkey, check out Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Istanbul at any time of the year.