Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM): what you need to know
Dammam is one hour ahead of Cape Town and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CPT to DMM flight.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd love to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a well-known stop between CPT and DMM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
At the moment, $697 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,156. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to DMM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT land on time.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
Hit the road running by picking up a King Fahd International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals to explore Dammam and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from King Fahd International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to central Dammam
King Fahd International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Dammam. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
When to fly to King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Dammam in April.
The warmest month in Dammam is July, with the temperature ranging between 31ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to King Fahd International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC and 23ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DMM sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Dammam is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-west of Dammam, a trip to Riyadh will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Kingdom Centre Tower, National Museum and Ad Diriyah Art Centre.
Searching for other well-known places to visit in Saudi Arabia? Head 370 kilometres south-west of Dammam to Al Kharj. Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park is one of the highlights in the area.