Hafar Al-Batin: how to get there and around
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Hafar Al-Batin is a city of 271,642 people in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province), 310 m (1,017 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport (AQI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
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Daylight in Hafar Al-Batin runs from about 10 h 23 min a day in late December to 14 h in late June (computed for 28.43° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Hafar Al-Batin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport (AQI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Khaled Military City Airport (KMC, 73 km).
Flights to Hafar Al-Batin: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Hafar Al-Batin · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Basrah, 290 km (Iraq)
- Buraydah, 306 km — buses · car rental
- Al Aḩmadī, 218 km (Kuwait) — buses · car rental · tours
- Nasiriyah, 293 km (Iraq)
- Abū al-Kahṣīb, 290 km (Iraq)
- Khorramshahr, 310 km (Iran)
- Al ‘Amārah, 395 km (Iraq)
- Al Madīnah, 308 km (Iraq)
- Al Jubayl, 392 km — buses · car rental
- Abadan, 310 km (Iran)
Common questions
Which airport serves Hafar Al-Batin?
Qaisumah–Hafar Al-Batin International Airport (AQI), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Hafar Al-Batin?
About 271,642 people live in Hafar Al-Batin (GeoNames).
What time zone is Hafar Al-Batin in?
Asia/Riyadh, currently UTC+3.
What currency is used in Hafar Al-Batin?
The Rial (SAR). Traffic drives on the right.
Which cities are near Hafar Al-Batin?
Basrah (290 km), Buraydah (306 km), Al Aḩmadī (218 km), Nasiriyah (293 km), Abū al-Kahṣīb (290 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.