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DMM King Fahd International Airport
King Fahd International Airport (IATA: DMM, ICAO:OEDF) is located in the the city of Dammam, Saudi arabia. It is the primary international airport serving Dammam and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+966138834445

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IATA Code

DMM

ICAO Code

OEDF

Name

King Fahd International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Saudi arabia (SA)

City

Dammam

Latitude

26.4711600

Longitude

49.7978900

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

+966138834445

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Airport Overview

King Fahd International Airport（DMM）, ICAO OEDF, is the principal international gateway serving Dammam and Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. Located northwest of central Dammam, it functions as an international passenger airport with relevant belly-cargo and airport-to-airport forwarding opportunities. Its location supports logistics movements for the Dammam–Al Khobar–Dhahran metropolitan area, industrial zones, energy projects and wider Gulf markets. Our service team treats this airport as a regional gateway rather than assuming that every shipment can move on a direct freighter or a fixed schedule.

Airport	King Fahd International Airport
Location	Dammam, Saudi Arabia
IATA / ICAO	DMM / OEDF
Coordinates	26.4711600, 49.7978900
Time zone	UTC+03:00
Airport contact	+966 13 883 4445

Key Highlights

Eastern Province gatewayUseful for cargo serving Dammam, Dhahran, Al Khobar and nearby industrial areas.

International connectivityRouting commonly depends on available passenger belly capacity, scheduled cargo services and regional transshipment options.

Industrial cargo profileEnergy-sector equipment, project cargo, machinery, spare parts and commercial shipments are important planning categories.

Schedule-sensitive handlingWeekend, holiday, customs, security and airline acceptance controls can affect the actual cut-off and delivery plan.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team coordinates the applicable airline terminal, ground-handling agent, customs interface and local delivery provider. Facility acceptance is shipment- and airline-specific; the following services should be confirmed before booking.

General cargo handling: airport cargo acceptance, document screening, build-up or breakdown and transfer to the airline’s designated handling facility, subject to the booked carrier.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: pre-alerting, packaging validation and cool-chain handover are recommended; available cool rooms, handling windows and storage duration must be confirmed for each shipment.
Dangerous goods: acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling arrangements, correctly completed declarations, compliant packaging and the applicable IATA DGR requirements.
Customs-controlled cargo: import, export or transit shipments may require customs documentation, inspection coordination and release before collection or onward movement.
Oversized and project cargo: aircraft payload, door dimensions, handling equipment, trucking access and advance approval should be checked before accepting machinery or energy-sector equipment.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Gulf connections: shipments may be planned through Gulf hubs when direct capacity is unavailable, with the final routing determined by airline space and destination acceptance.
Europe, Asia and North America: cargo is commonly arranged through one or more airline hubs or interline connections; routing, uplift and transshipment permissions must be checked at quotation stage.
Domestic distribution: airport arrival can be followed by bonded or commercial trucking to Eastern Province consignees, subject to customs release and consignee readiness.
Time planning: actual transit depends on booking confirmation, aircraft capacity, connection time, security screening, customs inspection, weekends, public holidays and document accuracy. Our team provides a confirmed routing only after airline acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran and the wider Eastern Province, with onward delivery planning for industrial and commercial consignees.
Energy and industrial supply chains: oilfield parts, valves, pumps, electrical components, instruments, maintenance materials and urgent technical spares may require priority handling.
General commercial cargo: electronics, machinery, automotive parts, apparel, consumer goods and consolidated export shipments are suitable for standard air-freight planning when properly documented.
Special cargo: pharmaceuticals, perishables, temperature-sensitive products, dangerous goods and live animals require advance feasibility checks rather than standard booking assumptions.

Operations & Compliance

Operational control point: Do not plan against a generic airport cut-off. The airline and handling agent issue the controlling acceptance deadline, which may be earlier for dangerous goods, live animals, valuables, perishables, oversized cargo or shipments requiring inspection.

Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and any required import, export, origin or product permits before cargo handover.
For dangerous goods, submit the correct Shipper’s Declaration where applicable, UN information, packing certification and emergency contact details; airline approval remains mandatory.
For pharmaceuticals and perishables, state the temperature range, packaging type, logger requirements and acceptable exposure limits in the booking request. Avoid weekend arrival unless consignee and clearance support are confirmed.
Customs inspection, document discrepancies, security screening or consignee absence can delay release. Our team coordinates status checks, but release and government decisions remain outside the forwarder’s control.

Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, stackability, ready date and final delivery address before requesting space; dimensional weight can materially change the routing and cost.
For urgent industrial spares, ask our service team to compare direct uplift, Gulf-hub transfer and airport-to-airport alternatives, then select the plan based on connection risk rather than headline transit time.
Use export-grade packaging, clear piece marks and visible handling labels. Wooden packaging should meet the applicable ISPM 15 requirements where relevant.
Provide consignee registration, broker details and permit information early. If the primary airline cannot accept the commodity or equipment dimensions, our team can review an alternative routing subject to carrier confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can King Fahd International Airport handle international air freight?
Yes, international air-freight arrangements are possible through the applicable airline and handling channel. Acceptance depends on destination, commodity, aircraft capacity, documents and security requirements.

Can we book a shipment using only the airport code?
No. Our service team also needs the exact airport, airline or routing preference, commodity, dimensions, weight, delivery terms and consignee information. The airport code is not a substitute for carrier acceptance.

How early should dangerous goods or temperature-sensitive cargo be arranged?
Arrange it as early as practicable because document review, packaging checks, airline approval and special handling capacity may require additional time. The confirmed cut-off must come from the booked airline or handler.

Will customs clearance be completed automatically when cargo arrives?
No. Arrival does not equal customs release. Correct documentation, consignee or broker action, possible inspection and any required permits must be completed before collection or delivery.

Can urgent project cargo move through this airport?
It may be feasible, but aircraft loading limits, piece dimensions, handling equipment, trucking access and airline pre-approval must be checked before cargo is packed and dispatched.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, address, time zone and contact details in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational guidance is presented as planning guidance and does not replace current airline, handler, customs or government instructions.

Saudi aviation and airport oversight: gaca.gov.sa
Saudi customs, tax and import compliance: zatca.gov.sa
International airline and airport coding reference: iata.org
International aeronautical standards reference: icao.int

Flight schedules, cargo capacity, acceptance cut-offs, handling availability, customs procedures, permits and charges can change. Our service team verifies these items against the booked carrier, handling agent and relevant authorities before shipment execution.