Cheap flights to Yanbu

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Reasons To Visit Yanbu

Yanbu is located along the Red Sea in Western Saudi Arabia known for its close association to the oil industry with its many refineries. As a travel destination, many come to the city to explore its beautiful coral reefs just off the coast, so be sure to set aside a day to enjoy some snorkeling or scuba diving. If you would rather have a more laid-back trip to the city, be sure to explore the Yanbu Historic Area where you will find many excellently preserved landmarks and ruins. As a coastal city you can also spend a day relaxing on the beach soaking up the sunshine, with Alsubh Park one of the most popular spots to hang out by the sea.

Arriving In Yanbu

Yanbu Airport benefited from renovation work in 2009 to equip it with the capacity to handle both domestic and international flights. The airport primarily handles regional flights around the Middle East including direct flights from the UAE. If you are looking to book flights from the UAE to Yanbu you will be able to fly directly out of Dubai and Sharjah. If you are flying from Dubai you will be able to make the journey with flydubai from Dubai International Airport, while those coming from Sharjah can fly with Air Arabia.

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Yanbu Airport was expanded in 2009 to boost its range of amenities and facilities, so you can find all of the things you would expect during your time at the airport. As well as a decent selection of shops to pick up some travel essentials, you can find a few different dining and drinking choices if the airport to keep your appetite in check. You may also prefer to wait in the airport lounge if you would rather have more comfortable and private surroundings. From Yanbu Airport, your best bet to reach the city center is to hop in a taxi or prearrange a transfer before your journey.

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As a UAE national traveling to Saudi Arabia, you will need a visa in order to enter the country but you will still have to present a valid national ID card. In Yanbu it gets very hot in the summer on a similar level to the UAE with average highs exceeding 40 degrees from June until September, while it still stays warm for the rest of the year but does cool down to comfortable daytime levels from November until March. In Yanbu the time zone is just one hour behind the UAE, while you can expect prices in the city for things such as accommodation and travel to be cheaper compared to the UAE.

* This information is correct as of March 2018