The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is one of the most remote regions in the United Arab Emirates. You can get there by bus or taxi. But on the official website it is indicated that there is an airport in Ras al-Khaimah. However, it does not accept flights from Russia. For arrival, you need to use transit flights, which is convenient when visiting several countries.
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General information
Geographically, the complex is located 18 km from the capital of the emirate – Ras al-Khaimah. Only one terminal has been built on the territory, there are several passport checkpoints. Ras Al Khaimah Airport has a bus stop and a car park. Here you can order a taxi to other regions of the United Arab Emirates or travel to the city by bus. The latter depart every 20-25 minutes. But for travel you need to purchase a NOL transport card. The price is 4 dirhams, it needs to be replenished for at least 2 trips.
Official and reference information about the airport:
- The official IATA code is RKT.
- According to the ICAO catalog, an individual designation OMRK was assigned.
- The name is Airport Ras Al Khaimah.
- Contact phone – +971 7 244 81 11.
- Working hours – around the clock.
You can find out the current schedule of flights, arrivals and departures online on the official website rakairport.com. Information is duplicated on the scoreboard in the building in English and Arabic. There are several cafes and restaurants for visitors. Lack of infrastructure – no hotels or inns. Transit passengers should wait for their flight only in the building.
Features of work
Flights from Russia do not arrive at Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Tourists and independent travelers can choose other places for arrival – Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. The latter is located closest to this emirate in the UAE. An additional drawback is that the local staff and the information system are not designed for Russian-speaking passengers. Information is only available in English.
Features of the airport in Ras Al Khaimah:
- Arriving flights from the cities of Istanbul, Cairo.
- Domestic flights are carried out within the UAE, the most popular destination is Abu Dhabi.
- You can order freight. This is convenient for trade missions and corporations.
- The airport provides a service for postal transportation, transportation of oversized cargo.
Additionally, you can order a charter flight in the United Arab Emirates or to other countries. There is a relatively large fleet of private jets and a helipad. The official website of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has all the information about the services and their cost.
How to get to the capital
The international airport in Ras Al Khaimah is relatively close to the capital. You can get there by taxi or bus. In the first case, you need to order cars of official services. Buses run at relatively large intervals – every 20-30 minutes. Travel time to the resort area – 20-25 minutes.
An alternative is to arrange a transfer from the airport in advance. This is convenient for large groups of tourists, this service is used for organizing family holidays. The fare is from 50 dirhams. The price depends on the number of passengers, the location of the hotel, the hotel complex.