# ALU — Alula Airport

> Machine-readable reference for ALU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/alu
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/alu
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/alu.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALU.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-21T07:28:27.377+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Alula Airport
- IATA: ALU
- ICAO: HCMA
- City: Alula
- Country: SO (SO)
- Timezone: Africa/Mogadishu
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome AlUla International Airport (ALU) stands as a minimalist desert outpost where convenience meets stark simplicity. As an entryway to a vast UNESCO landscape, this airport offers a quick transition from tarmac to transport. Be ready, though, to pay handsomely for onward travel into the desert-scape, with fares like a 100–120 SAR taxi ride from the airport to AlUla town at night. Stepping off your plane, you're greeted with the absence of around-the-clock services; yet, this means fewer crowds and less hassle compared to larger Saudi airports. At a glance Located about 30 to 40 kilometers from the town center, AlUla International comprises a single terminal, T1, void of long queues or frantic connections. With flynas and Saudia as its primary carriers, the airport serves as the backdrop to what is more a launch pad into adventure than a layover hub. While transport prices can be a deterrent, the simplicity of the airport itself helps speed you on your way. Terminals & layout The airport operates solely out of Terminal 1, making navigation straightforward. Here, the space is stripped to essentials: a Dunkin' Donuts for those in need of caffeine, an ATM, a currency exchange boot…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Saudia, flynas
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/terminals/t1

## Dining (1)

- **Dunkin' Donuts**
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/restaurants/dunkin-donuts

## Ground transport (5)

- **AlUla Taxi** — Local taxi service
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/transport/alula-taxi
- **Budget** — Car rental
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/transport/budget
- **Lumi** — Car rental
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/transport/lumi
- **SAPTCO** — Intercity bus to AlUla region
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/transport/saptco
- **UTA AlUla** — Private transfer company
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/alu/transport/uta-alula

## Insider tips

- _Money_: Expect taxis from the airport to charge 50–60 SAR in the day and 100–120 SAR at night, avoiding any surprises upon arrival.
- _Local_: Visit the visitors' information center in Terminal 1 as soon as you land to grab maps and check on any last-minute transport or tour options.
- _Time_: Allocate 30–60 minutes for your drive from the airport to town or further afield to resorts in Ashar Valley.
- _Quiet_: Dunkin' Donuts in T1 doubles as the default lounge for many travelers. It's a rare corner for snacks and caffeine.
- _Transport_: Pre-book a car with Budget or Lumi upon arrival to secure a vehicle before other passengers rush the limited stocks.
- _Avoid_: Usage of ride-hailing apps like Uber often leads to fare disputes. Stick to traditional taxis or pre-arranged transport.
- _Photography_: The short walk from terminal to curb will give you an unmatched open view of the desert sky — a photogenic welcome to AlUla.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/ALU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/alu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/alu/departures — HTML page with live departures