Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | January | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
Average price | £500 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
Round-trip from | £368 | From London to Dammam King Fahad Intl |
One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM) |
Information is based on travel restrictions from United Kingdom to Dammam King Fahad Intl
Most visitors from United Kingdom can enter Dammam King Fahad Intl without restrictions.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Dammam King Fahad Intl.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United Kingdom are not required to quarantine after entering Dammam King Fahad Intl.
Documents
register for vaccinated - vaccinated traveler must register before arrival and after obtaining your tourism visa. The site is available in Arabic and English.
Tawakkalna app - Download and register the Tawakkalna application before arriving at the point of departure. To use Tawakkalna in Saudi you will need phone and data services on your cellphone.
Returning to United Kingdom from Dammam King Fahad Intl
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Dammam King Fahad Intl are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering United Kingdom.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Dammam King Fahad Intl are not required to quarantine after entering United Kingdom.
LON - DMM Price
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£428 - £749
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DMM Temperature
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21 - 43 °C
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DMM Rainfall
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0 - 35 mm
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Dammam is one of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s most beautiful cities and it enjoys a superb location on the Persian Gulf where crystal clear waters and sparkling white sand beaches, such as the aptly named Half Moon Beach, are a major attraction.
Join the locals and take a walk on the Corniche, where a popular designated walking track extends for 2 miles (4km) along the scenic shores of the Gulf. Beach sports are popular and there are kiosks for drinks and snacks as well as children’s playgrounds, and the grassy spaces, gardens and sandy areas on the Corniche are beautiful.
Man-made Al-Marjan Island is an extension of the Corniche, and is connected by a bridge to the pier. Try one of the ferry or boat trips to the island to enjoy the well laid out children’s playgrounds and to see the monument at its centre, or visit the Dolphin Centre at the entrance to the island where daily seal and dolphin shows and an amusement park are major attractions.
Be sure to visit King Abdullah Park while you’re on the sea front. The park has a distinctive design which includes extensive grassy spaces, fountains, restaurants and playgrounds, as well as a theatre which is the venue for several festivals and celebrations.
Tarout Castle stands high on a hill at the centre of Tarout Island in the old town and was named after the ancient Phoenician God of love and beauty. This historical landmark was built in the 16th century, on the site of previous ancient settlements that date back over 5000 years. Today, visitors can see the Al-Basha bath and enjoy incredible views over the city from the island.
There is also exceptional shopping in the city, and the Ash-Shate’a mall and Marina mall have a range of designer and local stores, as well as several international franchise restaurants in their food courts areas.
November till March is considered the best time of year for a trip to the city, when temperatures generally don’t exceed 29C and it is cooler and more pleasant. During the months of April to September it can be very hot and the temperature in the hottest month of July can reach highs of 45C on occasion. Eid-al-Fitr celebrations and holidays in July to August and Eid-al-Adha from September to October can mean that the city is busier than at other times as people come to celebrate with family and friends.
The cheapest time to visit is from April to June and October to November. Average flight costs are not as high as during the peak season months of November to March. There is a further increase in demand for flights and accommodation during the Eid celebrations, Saudi National Day in September and the Prophet’s birthday in January which can also have an effect on prices.
Unfortunately the city does not have a good public transport system. Taxis and ‘dubbabs’ are available in the market area and are seen as the province of low status foreign workers; so many travellers choose to hire a car for the duration of their stay. It’s simple to hire a car at the airport, and all the major outlets are represented.
Travellers will need to book flights to King Fahad Intl (DMM) if they wish to fly to Dammam. The Dammam airport is 19.0 mi from the city centre.