Abha city center is about 15 km from the airport; taxis are available.
Things to do at Abha Airport (AHB)
Abha AirportAHB
At the airport
Things to do in Abha Airport
Abha is the capital of Saudi Arabia's Asir Region in the highland mountains — the Kingdom's most temperate and visually distinctive region, with mist-covered peaks, terraced mountain farms, and a culture markedly different from the Gulf coast. The Al Habala cable car descends to a historic village built into a sheer cliff face, formerly accessible only by rope. Al Soudah Park at Saudi Arabia's highest point (about 3,000 m) has dramatic highland viewpoints. The Flower Men of the Qahtan tribe — men who wear elaborate floral headdresses as living cultural expression — are unique to this region.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Abha Airport
- The Al Habala cable car and cliff village (about 40 km from Abha) is one of Saudi Arabia's most unusual heritage experiences — book the cable car in advance.
- Al Soudah cable car (about 25 km from Abha) gives sweeping views down the escarpment toward the Tihama coastal plain — one of the country's most dramatic vista points.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at AHB
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Abha Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestHayyak Lounge
At Abha Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia, the Hayyak Lounge is conveniently located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it an easy stop for travelers once they’ve completed the required formalities. After you pass passport control and clear the security check, continue into the airside departures area and look to your left—the entrance to this airport lounge is located on the left-hand side. If you’re planning your travel through Abha Airport and want a straightforward place to unwind before your flight, the Hayyak Lounge’s airside location means you won’t need to leave the secure area or backtrack after completing security.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.