City / Governorate (Muhafazah) in Eastern Province · Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea

Hafar Al-Batin (Eastern Province) Travel Guide 2026

Hafar Al-Batin is a city / governorate (muhafazah) in Eastern Province (Madinah (Medina) & Yanbu Red Sea), Saudi Arabia, with a population of 271,642 and regional transit links via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station and King Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!).

Province / StateEastern Province
Population271,642
Rail HubDiriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station
Airport GatewayKing Khalid International Airport (RUH — Direct Riyadh Metro Yellow Line 4 to KAFD & Downtown!)

Highlights & What to See in Hafar Al-Batin

  • Hafar Al-Batin Historic Center & Cultural District
  • Hafar Al-Batin Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
  • Eastern Province Architectural Landmark & Park
  • Regional Transit Connection via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Hafar Al-Batin via Diriyah, Ushaiqer & Al-Ahsa Oasis Central Station (Haramain High-Speed Railway (HHR — Jeddah Airport, Jeddah, King Abdullah Economic City, Madinah & Makkah at 300 km/h) & SAR North/East Railway) and local transit using Riyadh Metro.