Saudi Arabia
To acquire overflight and landing permits for Saudi Arabia, specific details are required.
- Provide detailed information about the flight, including the purpose, type of aircraft, registration number, and the proposed flight route.
- Specify the date and time of your planned overflight and landing.
- Provide details about the crew and passengers on board, including names, passport numbers, and nationalities.
- Clearly state the purpose of your flight, whether it’s for commercial purposes, private travel, or cargo transportation.
Airports In Saudi Arabia
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Abha International Airport (AHB) is situated in Abha, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Abha ATIS: 128.650 MHz, Abha Ground Control: 121.700 MHz, Control Tower: 118.100 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: H24, admin: Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: AHB
- ICAO Airport Code: OEAB
- Latitude: 18.2404° N
- Longitude: 42.6566° E
- Elevation: 6858 ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: H24, admin: Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 10991 x 148, 31/13 ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Citadines Abha: (5.4km from Abha International Airport)
- Airport Hotel: (1.1km from Abha International Airport)
- Qasr Al Sahab: (9.3km from Abha International Airport)
- Marfa Alia: (8.6km from Abha International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Al-Ahsa International Airport (HOF) is located in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Al Ahsa ATIS: 128.850 MHz, Al Ahsa Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.200 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: HS, Admin Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 25.2859° N
- Longitude: 49.4858° E
- Elevation: 588ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: HOF
- ICAO Airport Code: OEAH
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: HS, Admin Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 10039 x 148, 34/16 ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Braira Al-Ahsa Hotel: (8.2km from Al Ahsa International Airport)
- Al Ahsa Grand Hotel & Suites: (11.8km from Al Ahsa International Airport)
- Fiori Hotel and Suites: (13.7km from Al Ahsa International Airport)
- Garden Plaza Hotel: (14.1km from Al Ahsa International Airport)
- Drwazet Nakheel Tourist Village: (17.1km from Al Ahsa International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) is situated in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Gassim ATIS: 128.600 MHz, Gassim Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.000 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: ELQ
- ICAO Airport Code: OEGS
- Latitude: 26.3021° N
- Longitude: 43.7772° E
- Elevation: 2126 ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 15/33 9843ft x 148 ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Boudl Buraydah Hotel: (19.1km from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Best Western Plus Buraidah: (17.4km from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Buraidah: (18.2km from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Golden Tulip Buraidah: (18.2km from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Rollins Hotel: (18.7km from Prince Naif Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Jeddah Clearance: 121.800 MHz, Jeddah ATIS: 126.200 MHz, Jeddah Ground: 121.600 MHz, Control Tower: 118.200 MHz)
- Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
- Airport Hours: 24 Hours
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 21.6700° N
Longitude: 39.1538° E - Elevation: 49ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: JED
- ICAO Airport Code: OEJN
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 24 Hours
- Runway: 13123 x 197, 34C/16Cft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Park Inn by Radisson, Jeddah Madinah Road: (3.7km from King Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Holiday Inn Jeddah Gateway, an IHG Hotel: (4.4km from King Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Crowne Plaza Jeddah al Salam, an IHG Hotel: (5.4km from King Abdilaziz International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: King Fahd International Airport (DMM) is located in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Dammam Clearance: 121.750 MHz, Dammam ATIS: 128.050 MHz, Dammam Ground Control: 121.750 MHz, Control Tower: 124.350 MHz)
- Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
- Airport Hours: 24 Hours
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 26.4712° N
- Longitude: 49.7977° E
- Elevation: 49ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: DMM
- ICAO Airport Code: OEDF
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 24 Hours
- Runway: 13140 x 195, 16L/34R ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Swiss International Al Hamra Hotel: (40.5km from King Fahd International Airport)
- Radisson Hotel & Apartments: (47.1km from King Fahd International Airport)
- Novotel Dammam Business Park: (42.8km from King Fahd International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Ha’il International Airport (HAS) is situated in Ha’il, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Hail ATIS: 127.850 MHz, Hail Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz)
- Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
- Airport Hours: Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 27.4409° N
Longitude: 41.6855° E - Elevation: 3305ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: HAS
- ICAO Airport Code: OEHL
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 10826 x 148, 36/18ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Golden Tulip Hail: (5.7km from Ha’il International Airport)
- Ark Chalet: (9.3km from Ha’il International Airport)
- Bissan Hotel Apartments: (12.8km from Ha’il International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) is situated in Jizan, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Gizan ATIS: 127.850 MHz, Gizan Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.00 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Sun-Th 0500-1300Z, O/T O/R
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 16.9014° N
- Longitude: 42.5867° E
- Elevation: 20ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: GIZ
- ICAO Airport Code: OEGN
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: Sun-Th 0500-1300Z, O/T O/R
- Runway: 10007 x 148, 15/33ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Holiday Jazan Hotel: (4.0km from Jizan Regional Airport)
- Courtyard by Marriott Jazan: (3.2km from Jizan Regional Airport)
- Al Borg Al Watheer Hotel: (4.8km from Jizan Regional Airport)
- Jazan Royal Suites: (3.4km from Jizan Regional Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) is located in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Madinah ATIS: 126.850 MHz, Madinah Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.300 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 24 Hours
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 24.5533° N
- Longitude: 39.7051° E
- Elevation: 2134ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: MED
- ICAO Airport Code: OEMA
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 24 Hours
- Runway: 14222 x 196, 17/35ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Al Ansar Golden Tulip: (14.2km from Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Marriott Executive Apartments Madinah: (10.1km from Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Zowar International Hotel: (14.1km from Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Dallah Taibah Hotel: (13.9km from Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
- Hotel Bosphorus: (14.9km from Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Najran Domestic Airport (EAM) is situated in Najran, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Nejran ATIS: 128.800 MHz, Nejran Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.500 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 17.6117° N
- Longitude: 44.4192° E
- Elevation: 3982ft
- Customs: No
- IATA Airport Code: EAM
- ICAO Airport Code: OENG
- Immigration: No
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 10007 x 147, 24/06ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Park Inn by Radisson Najran: (20.8km from Najran Domestic Airport)
- Gloria Inn Najran: (18.4km from Najran Domestic Airport)
- Lotus Hotel: (21.0km from Najran Domestic Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is located in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Riyadh Clearance: 121.700 MHz, Riyadh ATIS: 127.150 MHz, Riyadh Ground Control: 121.800 MHz, Control Tower: 118.800 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: 24 Hours
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 24.9633° N
- Longitude: 46.7036° E
- Elevation: 13797 x 197, 15L/33Rft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: RUH
- ICAO Airport Code: OERK
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: 24 Hours
- Runway: 27/09 157 × 11312 ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport: (5.2km from King Khalid International Airport)
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Qurtuba: (14.2km from King Khalid International Airport)
- Holiday Gulf Hotel: (17.9km from King Khalid International Airport)
- Awfad Riyadh Hotel: (28.9km from King Khalid International Airport)
- Ruba Resort: (15.3km from King Khalid International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Ta’if Regional Airport (TIF) is situated in the city of Ta’if, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Taif ATIS: 127.050 MHz, Taif Ground Control: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.700 MHz)
- Airport Type: Joint Civil / Military
- Airport Hours: H24, Admin Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 21.4834° N
- Longitude: 40.5445° E
- Elevation: 4848ft
- Customs: 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: TIF
- ICAO Airport Code: OETF
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: H24, Admin Sun-Thu 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 12254 x 148, 25/07 ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Velar Inn Hotel: (5.5km from Ta’if International Airport)
- Capital O 461 Mena Plaza Taif: (26.9km from Ta’if International Airport)
- Marasina Hotel: (21.8km from Ta’if International Airport)
- Ufaq Alrahat: (21.1km from Ta’if International Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Geographical and Administrative Data Airport
Geographical Location: Yanbu Airport (YNB) is located in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Airport Communications: (Yanbu ATIS: 127.450 MHz, Yanbu Ground: 121.900 MHz, Control Tower: 118.100 MHz)
- Airport Type: Civil
- Airport Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Control Tower: 24 Hours
- Latitude: 24.1417° N
- Longitude: 38.0633° E
- Elevation : 26ft
- Customs : 24 Hours
- IATA Airport Code: YNB
- ICAO Airport Code: OEYN
- Immigration: 24 Hours
- Time: UTC+3.00
- Operating Hours: Ops H24; Admin Su-Th 0500-1300Z
- Runway: 10531 x 148, 10/28ft
Available Hotels
Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.
- Novotel YanbuL: (8.6km from Yanbu Airport)
- Holiday Inn Yanbu: (8.5km from Yanbu Airport)
- Alkhozama Hotel Suites: (6.9km from Yanbu Airport)
Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support
- Oversight of Airline Diversions
- Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
- Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
- Provision of Fuel Stop Services
- Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
- Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
- Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
- Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations
Airways Flight Support Services
Services
Queries from Flight Dispatchers
Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Saudi Arabia.
Required Aircraft Documentation
- Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Insurance Certificate
- Noise Compliance Certificate
- Aircraft Registration Certificate
Official Saudi Arabia Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
As per Saudi Arabia Civil Aviation regulations, there is an official processing fee of 30 USD imposed by the Civil Aviation Authority for the issuance of Saudi Arabia Overflight Permits.
Saudi Air Navigation Services (SANS) is tasked with delivering air navigation services and will directly issue air navigation invoices to the companies submitting overflight permit requests.
Working hours of the Saudi Arabia Civil Aviation Authority
- The Saudi Arabia Civil Aviation Authority, are typically from Sunday to Thursday, with working hours usually starting around 7:30 AM and ending around 3:30 PM.
- The weekend falling on Friday and Saturday.
Validity of a Saudi Arabia Overflight Permit
The Saudi Arabia overflight permit remains valid for a period exceeding 24 hours from the originally requested schedule.
Authority to Issue Saudi Arabia Overflight & Landing Permits
- General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) oversees aviation matters in Saudi Arabia.
- The Mailing Address for the authority is: P.O. Box 887, Jeddah 21165, Saudi Arabia.
FIR's In Saudi Arabia Airspace
In Saudi Arabian airspace, there are two Flight Information Regions (FIRs):
- Jeddah FIR (FIR Code “OEJD”)
- Riyadh FIR (FIR Code “OERF”
Permits are available in listed categories
- Charter and Private Operator Services
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Overflight Permits
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Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
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Commercial Airlines
- Commercial Airlines
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Monthly Block Permits
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Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
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Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
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Business Jets and Airliners Services
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Landing Permits
Airport Parking Slot Arrangement