Travel Information

The Chedi Hegra is located 57 kilometres from Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ULH), with a drive time of about 45 minutes.

Saudi Arabia operates a fast and easy-to-use online eVisa portal for international tourists from 66 eligible countries which facilitates the one-year, multiple entry visa, allowing tourists to spend up to 90 days in the kingdom, to take part in events, family & relatives visits, leisure, and Umrah. AlUla also welcomes visitors on Business, Diplomatic, Hajj and Transit visas.

The Saudi riyal is the currency of Saudi Arabia, abbreviated as SAR or SR, and subdivided into 100 halalas. It is pegged to the US dollar at the rate of 1 US dollar = 3.75 SR

Saudi Arabia is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean time (GMT +3)

The official language of Saudi Arabia is Arabic, but English is also widely spoken in AlUla. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Islam, the kingdom’s official religion.

Airport transfers can be arranged upon request while taxis and car rental services are also available at the airport. Other transportation options around AlUla include bicycle rental, bus services and passenger ride share apps such as Uber, Careem, and Lyft.

AlUla’s is desert climate, with cool, dry days ideal for exploring Hegra’s historic wonders and natural landscapes, especially during the winter months from October to April when temperatures range from 10-25°C. The summer months, particularly July, August and September can see daytime temperatures reach 38°C.