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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

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Gateway to the Northern Emirates, connecting Ras Al Khaimah to the world.

Opened

1976

Location

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (IATA: RKT, ICAO: OMRK) serves the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, located approximately 100 kilometres north of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It functions as a regional airport supporting both passenger and cargo operations, and has grown alongside the emirate's expanding tourism and industrial sectors. The airport handles a mix of scheduled and charter flights, with connections to destinations across the Middle East, Europe, Central Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent. It has benefited from increased tourism interest in Ras Al Khaimah, which has positioned itself as an adventure and leisure destination within the UAE. While smaller than the major hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the airport has undergone development efforts to improve capacity and passenger experience, reflecting the emirate's broader economic diversification ambitions.

Terminals

The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options include taxis and private car hire connecting the airport to Ras Al Khaimah city centre, located approximately 15 kilometres away.

Airlines here

Airlines operating at Ras Al Khaimah International include Air Arabia, flydubai, and various charter carriers serving European and Central Asian markets.

Notable facts

›Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is one of seven airports in the United Arab Emirates.
›The airport supports significant cargo operations alongside passenger services.
›It serves as a key access point for tourists visiting Jebel Jais, the UAE's highest mountain.
›The airport has a capacity to handle several hundred thousand passengers annually.
›Ras Al Khaimah's growing hospitality sector has driven increased charter flight activity at the airport.

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Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is an international airport located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The airport has two passenger terminal buildings as well as cargo, aircraft maintenance, and aviation training facilities.

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