Bangkok to Ad Dammam (BKK–DMM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BKK–DMM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Great Barrier Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,400 miles in approximately 8h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GF Great Barrier Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · DMM: +03
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 2:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
Thai passport holders can apply for a Saudi eVisa through visa.visitsaudi.com. The eVisa costs about SAR 535 (about THB 5,100) including mandatory medical insurance, is valid for 1 year with multiple entries, and allows stays up to 90 days per visit. Processing takes 24 to 48 hours. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. The eVisa covers tourism, visiting family, attending events, and performing Umrah (but not Hajj or paid employment).
Required documents for the online application include a passport scan, a recent photo, and a credit or debit card for payment. At King Khalid International (RUH) in Riyadh, King Abdulaziz (JED) in Jeddah, or Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz (MED) in Medina, immigration scans your passport, takes fingerprints and a photo, and stamps you in. The process is efficient with dedicated eVisa lanes.
Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Riyadh run about 7 hours on Saudia and Thai Airways. Bangkok to Jeddah runs about 8 hours. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR), pegged at 3.75 SAR per $1, trading at roughly 9.5 SAR per THB 1. Card payments work widely. No mandatory vaccinations for tourist entry (meningitis ACWY vaccination is required only for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims). The Riyadh Metro opened in 2024 with 6 lines covering the city at SAR 4 to SAR 6 per ride (THB 38 to THB 57). Uber and Careem operate in all major Saudi cities.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
BKK–DMM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to DMM
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and King Fahd International Airport (DMM) are connected by nonstop service from Great Barrier Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BKK to DMM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to DMM ranges from 8 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,400 miles (5,471 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MAA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.