Dammam Airport

Dammam King Fahd International Airport is Certified as a 3-Star Regional Airport for facilities, comfort and cleanliness, shopping, food & beverages, staff service and security / immigration.

“Dammam Airport provides excellent, architecturally appealing passenger spaces and a good degree of comfort. Pre-security dining is quite extensive, and the airport is rapidly modernising in a number of areas. Onward public transport choices are limited, but taxis and rideshare services are affordable.”

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Dammam Airport
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Dammam Airport Rating Summary

International
Domestic

Dammam Airport Rating Analysis

General

Ground Transportation

Public Transport options
Distance to public transport
Airport taxi service
Car Rental

Wayfinding & Signage

Ease of wayfinding - arrivals
Ease of wayfinding - transfer
Ease of wayfinding - departures
Clarity of signs & symbols
Signage language choices
FIDS : positioning in terminal
FIDS : clarity of display
Terminal maps
Airport "help" staff
Info / Help counter service
International

Security Screening

Screening guide signage
Waiting times
Service efficiency
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack security

Immigration Service

Waiting times - arrivals
Waiting times - departures
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack immigration

Arrival

Walking distances
Availability of toilets
Baggage hall facilities
Baggage delivery times
Baggage carts
Meet and greet facilities

Departure

Signage to check-in
Congestion around check-in
Queuing systems
Seating near check-in
Signage to security / departures

Transfer

Walking distances
Signage to transfer areas
Transfer security screening
Ease of transfer process

Terminal Comfort

Congestion around terminal
Air temperature
Décor and condition
Seat availability
Seat types and comfort
Access to power / charging points
Cleanliness of seats
Cleanliness of washrooms
Cleanliness of public areas
PRM washrooms
Baby changing rooms

Terminal Facilities

Clarity of airport PA's
PA language translations
ATM availability
WiFi : ease of log-in
WiFi : free time allowance
Children's Play area
Quiet / relaxation areas
Other leisure facilities
Vending machines

Shopping Facilities

Selection of shops : landside
Selection of shops : airside
Choice of mid-price shops
Choice of luxury brands
Staff service in shops

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage choice : landside
Fast food choice : landside
International brands : landside
Food and beverage choice : airside
Fast food choice : airside
International brands : airside
Food and beverage : cleanliness
Food and beverage : prices
Food and beverage : staff service
Domestic

Security Screening

Screening guide signage
Waiting times
Service efficiency
Staff attitude and courtesy
Staff language skills
FastTrack security

Arrival

Walking distances
Availability of toilets
Baggage hall facilities
Baggage delivery times
Baggage carts
Meet and greet facilities

Departure

Signage to check-in
Congestion around check-in
Queuing systems
Seating near check-in
Signage to security / departures

Transfer

Walking distances
Signage to transfer areas
Transfer security screening
Ease of transfer process

Terminal Comfort

Congestion around terminal
Air temperature
Décor and condition
Seat availability
Seat types and comfort
Access to power / charging points
Cleanliness of seats
Cleanliness of washrooms
Cleanliness of public areas
PRM washrooms
Baby changing rooms

Terminal Facilities

Clarity of airport PA's
PA language translations
ATM availability
WiFi : ease of log-in
WiFi : free time allowance
Children's Play area
Quiet / relaxation areas
Other leisure facilities
Vending machines

Shopping Facilities

Selection of shops : landside
Selection of shops : airside
Choice of mid-price shops
Choice of luxury brands
Staff service in shops

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage choice : landside
Fast food choice : landside
International brands : landside
Food and beverage choice : airside
Fast food choice : airside
International brands : airside
Food and beverage : cleanliness
Food and beverage : prices
Food and beverage : staff service

Disclaimer

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