Alula Airport (ALU)

Alula, SO 🇸🇴 Small Airport

ICAO

HCMA

IATA

ALU

Elevation

6 ft

Region

SO-BR

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Airport Information

GPS Code: HCMA

Local Code: Not available

Location: 11.9582° N, 50.748° E

Continent: Africa

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Alula Airport (HCMA (ALU)) generally receives positive feedback from recent travelers, with many appreciating its modern design and efficient operations, particularly given its size. Travelers often experience smooth transitions through the terminal. However, some aspects of ground transportation and certain amenities could be improved.

What Travelers Love
  • Stylish and Modern Terminal: The airport features a very stylish building and is described as a new airport serving a top tourist destination.
  • Efficient Passenger Processing: Due to its smaller size and fewer flights, everything is often handled quickly, including immigration, baggage claim, and security. Travelers report being at immigration "just a few steps" from the entrance and easily finding baggage claim.
  • Small and Easy to Navigate: It's noted as one of the smallest airports some travelers have experienced, making it quick and simple to get through upon arrival and departure.
  • Good Cleanliness and Facilities: While specific recent reviews are limited, older reviews (2022) rated terminal cleanliness highly. The terminal includes two departure gates, a few shops, cafes, car rental desks, and a tourist desk.
Common Complaints
  • Limited and Slow Taxi Availability: There are very few taxis available directly at the airport. While an "Alula Taxi" service exists via WhatsApp, waits can be up to an hour for a taxi.
  • Car Rental Challenges: Although car rental desks are present (Budget Saudi Arabia, Lumi Car Rental, Alrehaili Car Rental), booking in advance is highly recommended as same-weekend bookings can be difficult. An older review (2022) noted a lengthy queue and bureaucracy for car rentals, taking up to an hour.
  • Lack of Airport SIM Card Booth: Travelers have noted the absence of a SIM card booth at the airport, which can be an inconvenience for those without international plans or eSIMs.

Overall, Alula Airport provides a generally good experience for travelers, characterized by its modern, compact design and quick processing times. However, visitors should plan ahead for ground transportation, particularly car rentals, and consider acquiring a local SIM card before arrival to ensure seamless connectivity. The airport is also undergoing expansion to accommodate 2 million visitors by 2035, indicating future growth and potential improvements.

Last updated: 54 days ago

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Nearby Airports

Candala Airport
CXN • HCMC
Candala, SO
Small Airport
~105 km away
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