Abha International Airport is a large airport serving Abha, Saudi Arabia. Its IATA code is AHB and its ICAO code is OEAB. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,858 ft (2,090 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 13/31, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- AHB
- ICAO code
- OEAB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 6,858 ft (2,090 m)
- Coordinates
- 18.2404, 42.6566
- Time zone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,991 ft · 3,350 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Abha International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GIZ Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport | Jizan, Saudi Arabia | 149 km · 93 mi |
| BHH Bisha Airport | Bisha, Saudi Arabia | 194 km · 121 mi |
| EAM Najran Domestic Airport | Najran, Saudi Arabia | 199 km · 124 mi |
| ABT King Saud Bin Abdulaziz (Al Baha) Airport | Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia | 253 km · 157 mi |
| SAH Sanaa International Airport | Sanaa, Yemen | 349 km · 217 mi |
| WAE Wadi Al Dawasir Domestic Airport | Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia | 367 km · 228 mi |
| TIF Taif International Airport | Taif, Saudi Arabia | 423 km · 263 mi |
| SHW Sharurah Domestic Airport | Sharurah, Saudi Arabia | 480 km · 298 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from AHB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 1,526 | 948 | 824 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,884 | 1,792 | 1,557 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,682 | 2,288 | 1,988 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,651 | 2,890 | 2,512 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,953 | 3,077 | 2,674 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 5,175 | 3,215 | 2,794 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,272 | 3,276 | 2,847 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 6,942 | 4,314 | 3,748 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,368 | 4,578 | 3,978 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,459 | 5,877 | 5,107 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,717 | 6,659 | 5,787 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,755 | 6,683 | 5,807 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,972 | 7,439 | 6,464 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 12,805 | 7,956 | 6,914 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,876 | 8,622 | 7,492 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,099 | 8,761 | 7,613 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | KHAMIS APP | 124.500 |
| GND | GND | 121.700 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.100 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Abha International Airport?
The IATA code of Abha International Airport is AHB and its ICAO code is OEAB.
Where is Abha International Airport located?
Abha International Airport is in Abha, Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, at 18.2404, 42.6566.
What time zone is Abha International Airport in?
Abha International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Riyadh. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Abha International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 13/31, 10,991 ft (3,350 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Abha International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), about 149 km (93 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.