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QAI Hafr al-Batin
Hafr al-Batin (IATA: QAI, ICAO:OEPA) is located in the the city of Al Qaisumah, Saudi arabia.

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IATA Code

QAI

ICAO Code

OEPA

Name

Hafr al-Batin

Type

Country / Region

Saudi arabia (SA)

City

Al Qaisumah

Latitude

28.3351900

Longitude

46.1250700

Time Zone

UTC+03:00

Phone Number

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Airport Overview

Hafr al-Batin（QAI）, with ICAO designator OEPA, is located at Al Qaisumah in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province region and serves the city of Al Qaisumah, commonly associated with Hafr al-Batin. The supplied airport position is 28.3351900°N, 46.1250700°E, with local time at UTC+03:00. From an air-freight planning perspective, this is best treated as a regional access point rather than an automatically assumed international cargo hub. The airport’s practical value depends on confirmed airline acceptance, available belly capacity, handling arrangements, customs procedures and onward trucking options. Our service team can first verify whether the requested shipment can be accepted at Hafr al-Batin, then compare a direct movement with routing through a larger Saudi gateway. This approach is particularly important for time-critical, temperature-sensitive, dangerous-goods and oversized shipments, where local handling resources and connection schedules must be confirmed before booking.

Key Highlights

Regional airport profileSuitable routing decisions require shipment-by-shipment confirmation of scheduled capacity, handling and customs availability.

Eastern Saudi locationThe airport can support access planning for Hafr al-Batin and nearby inland destinations, subject to final-mile trucking feasibility.

Gateway comparison is essentialOur team may compare Hafr al-Batin with a larger Saudi gateway when frequency, cargo acceptance or specialist handling is limited.

Operational confirmation firstBooking, cut-off, warehouse acceptance and delivery arrangements should be confirmed in writing before cargo dispatch.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airport-specific cargo infrastructure and acceptance windows should not be assumed from the airport code alone. Our service team coordinates the following items with the handling agent, airline and customs representative before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo acceptance: Confirm whether the selected airline or handling agent accepts loose cargo, pallets, consolidation freight and special handling shipments at the requested departure or arrival point.
Customs and inspection interface: Verify the responsible customs process, document submission channel, inspection possibility and release requirements before cargo reaches the airport.
Temperature-controlled shipments: For pharmaceuticals, biologics, food and other perishables, obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, transfer procedures, monitoring and maximum ground exposure.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on airline approval, trained handling personnel, packaging, labels, shipper’s declaration and the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Oversized or heavy cargo: Confirm aircraft loading limits, forklift or ramp equipment, pallet dimensions, piece weight restrictions and delivery access before packing or trucking.
Final-mile collection: Arrange the consignee’s identification, vehicle access, delivery appointment and any required customs release evidence in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing structure: Depending on airline schedules and cargo acceptance, shipments may move directly where capacity exists or connect through a larger Saudi or regional gateway before onward delivery to Hafr al-Batin.
Airline confirmation: We do not assume a particular carrier, flight frequency or freighter service. The operating airline, interline arrangement, aircraft type and cargo restrictions must be checked at quotation and again before tender.
Transit planning: Total transit time includes booking confirmation, origin terminal cut-off, security screening, transfer time, customs processing and final-mile trucking; therefore, an airport-to-airport estimate alone may be misleading.
Schedule-sensitive cargo: For urgent shipments, our team compares the earliest confirmed uplift with a gateway-and-truck alternative rather than relying on an unverified direct option.

Transit times, available routes and departure acceptance are subject to live airline schedules, capacity, security controls, customs status and local handling confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Al Qaisumah and the wider Hafr al-Batin area, with delivery planning extending to nearby inland commercial and industrial destinations where road access is practical.
Industrial and project supplies: Machinery parts, maintenance components, electrical materials, tools and urgent replacement items may require reliable documentation and precise consignee coordination.
Commercial cargo: General merchandise, apparel, consumer products, electronic equipment and spare parts can be considered subject to airline acceptance, packing and customs requirements.
Time- and condition-sensitive cargo: Food, perishables, pharmaceuticals and laboratory materials require pre-arranged temperature handling and a confirmed delivery chain; suitability must be assessed individually.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and tendering: Ask our service team for the confirmed cargo acceptance time, document cut-off and security deadline. Regional handling schedules may be less flexible than those of major hubs.
Documents: Prepare a correctly issued commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, consignee contact details, permits and certificates required for the commodity and destination. Commodity descriptions must be specific and consistent across documents.
Dangerous goods and restricted cargo: Batteries, aerosols, chemicals, magnets, dry ice, perfumes and equipment containing lithium batteries require classification and airline approval before tender. Do not present undeclared restricted goods as general cargo.
Customs and delivery: Customs may request additional documents, valuation evidence, permits or physical inspection. The consignee should be ready to respond promptly and provide an authorized broker or representative where required.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity name, HS classification where available, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, packing condition, value, origin, consignee details and required delivery date before requesting a route.
Request a written pre-check for airline acceptance, dangerous-goods status, temperature requirements, oversized-piece handling, customs documentation and local delivery capability.
Use export-grade packaging with clear piece marks, gross weight and handling instructions. Keep the packing list aligned with the physical cargo to reduce inspection and release delays.
For urgent or specialist shipments, authorize our team to compare direct airport routing with a major-gateway connection and bonded or customs-compliant trucking alternative.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Hafr al-Batin receive every type of international air cargo?

Not automatically. Acceptance depends on the operating carrier, local handling resources, customs arrangements, security screening and the commodity. Our team verifies the complete routing before booking.

Is a direct flight always the fastest option for delivery to Hafr al-Batin?

No. A direct option may have limited capacity or a restrictive cut-off. A confirmed connection through a larger gateway, followed by coordinated trucking, can sometimes provide a more workable end-to-end plan.

Can temperature-controlled or pharmaceutical cargo be arranged?

It may be possible subject to airline and handling confirmation. The shipper should provide the required temperature range, packaging method, data-logger plan, stability limits and delivery urgency before quotation.

What information is needed for dangerous-goods booking?

Provide the proper shipping name, UN number, class or division, packing group where applicable, quantity, package type, net and gross weights, safety documentation and shipper’s declaration when required. Airline approval is obtained before tender.

How should the consignee prepare for airport collection?

The consignee should appoint the responsible customs representative, prepare identification and import documents, monitor inspection or release requests and ensure that a suitable vehicle is available after cargo release.

Data Sources & Provenance

The airport identifiers, supplied English and Chinese names, city, country, coordinates, address and time-zone data in this module are based on the airport data provided for this page. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation with the active airline, handling agent, customs authority and trucking provider.

International air transport standards: iata.org
International aviation reference framework: icao.int
Saudi civil aviation regulatory reference: gaca.gov.sa
Saudi customs and tax authority reference: zatca.gov.sa

Schedules, cargo acceptance, handling equipment, customs procedures, cut-off times, charges and transit commitments are time-sensitive operational items. Our service team verifies them against the shipment details before issuing a binding quotation or shipping instruction.