The airport is about 18 km from Buraydah city center; taxis are the practical option.
Things to do at Gassim Airport (ELQ)
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Things to do in Gassim Airport
Al-Qassim Province is the agricultural heartland of Saudi Arabia, responsible for a significant share of the Kingdom's date production. Buraydah hosts what is reputed to be the world's largest annual date market, and the fields of date palm stretching to the horizon are a distinctive visual of this part of Arabia. The Al-Qassim Museum documents Najdi Bedouin culture and traditional architecture, and the Unaizah Heritage Village preserves the mudbrick courtyard architecture of the pre-oil era.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Gassim Airport
- The Buraydah Date Market in August is one of the Gulf's most authentic agricultural spectacles — visit the wholesale trading floors for the full experience.
- Al-Qassim is one of Saudi Arabia's more conservative regions; follow local dress and behavioral norms carefully.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at ELQ
2 Sanctifly partner lounges at Gassim Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestHayyak Lounge Domestic
At Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim, Saudi Arabia, the Hayyak Lounge Domestic is a convenient airport lounge option for travelers flying from the Main Terminal. Located airside, you’ll find it after you’ve completed passport control and passed the security check, so it’s best to plan your visit once all formalities are done and you’re ready to head toward your departure area. As you continue through the airside zone of the Main Terminal, look for the Absher service machine—Hayyak Lounge Domestic is situated nearby, making it easy to spot even during busy travel periods. This clear landmark helps you quickly confirm you’re in the right place, so you can settle in and make the most of your time at Gassim Airport before your flight.Book Now
100 points per guestHayyak Lounge International
At Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim, Saudi Arabia, the Hayyak Lounge International is conveniently located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it an easy stop once you’ve completed the formalities. After you pass passport control and the security check, continue into the departures area and look for Arabica Star; the airport lounge is situated right next to it. This clear airside location is ideal for travel days when you want to stay close to your gate while taking a break from the terminal crowds. If you’re navigating Gassim Airport for an international departure, simply follow the post-security signage toward the main airside concourse and head to Arabica Star to find Hayyak Lounge International immediately beside it.Book Now
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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.