# ABT — King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport > Machine-readable reference for ABT. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/abt HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/abt Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/abt.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABT.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:20:26.692+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport - IATA: ABT - ICAO: OEBA - City: Al-Baha - Country: SA (SA) - Timezone: Asia/Riyadh - Distance from city: 45 km (28 mi) east of Al-Baha - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: /2020 ## Overview Welcome Perched at a high altitude above 5,400 feet, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Airport (ABT) in Al Baha is a sleepy haven in the Saudi travel network. Unlike the bustling hubs of Riyadh or Jeddah, this airport resembles a serene regional bus station, nestled about 45 kilometers east of Al-Baha city. Traveling here means bypassing the usual commercial chaos—ideal for those looking to decompress before or after their flights. With minimal crowds, curb-to-gate times are refreshingly brief, especially outside the peak Saudia rotations. At a glance King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Airport primarily serves the singular role of connecting passengers to the mountainous region of Al Baha. With a passenger flow of approximately 20,000 annually, this single-runway domestic airport covers a significant distance from the city. Despite its basic service offerings, it remains the only air gateway to the region. Terminals & layout The airport features one main terminal, embodying a minimalist design that emphasizes functionality. The absence of extensive dining and retail facilities gives it a relaxed vibe. The bus-station-like experience means you rarely encounter long queues, saving you precious time, part… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/abt/terminals/main-terminal ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive closer to your flight’s check-in recommendation; queues are generally short outside of peak times. - _Avoid_: Don’t count on finding a full meal here. Plan to eat in Al Baha city or at your origin airport. - _Money_: Keep cash handy as small local kiosks might not accept international cards. - _Insider_: Photography and plane-spotting should be discreet—security may be sensitive to lingering. - _Local_: The drive to and from the airport doubles as a scenic tour, with stunning views of the region’s green escarpments and forests. - _Quiet_: Enjoy the calm atmosphere due to the absence of high-intensity retail areas—it’s a rarity in busy airports. - _Insider_: Travel during daylight as operations align with daylight hours, approximately Sunday-Thursday, 05:00-13:00 Zulu time. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/ABT.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/abt/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/abt/departures — HTML page with live departures