Islands & Coast · Eastern Province
King Fahd Passport Island
جزيرة الملك فهد
Photo: King Fahd Causeway (3206595761).jpg · Peter Dowley from Dubai, United Arab Emirates · CC BY 2.0 (licence)
Before you go
8 facts, each with its source- Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
- Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Facilities Parking 226 m · Food nearby 290 m Source: osm · mapped within 300 m
- Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 6 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- The Red Sea archipelagos are protected and reached by licensed boat; several need a permit arranged in advance and none of them is a turn-up-and-go trip.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04
How far is it?
- 51 mfrom Dammam — King Fahd International (DMM) · 73 km
- 32 mfrom Dammam and Al Khobar · 42 km
- 4 h 14 mfrom Riyadh · 439 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hot
Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
artificial island located on the Bahrain–Saudi Arabia border, 25 km west of Manama, Bahrain
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q20191145
About & Sources King Fahd Passport Island
King Fahd Passport Island is a island or stretch of coast in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "artificial island located on the Bahrain–Saudi Arabia border, 25 km west of Manama, Bahrain". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: King Fahd Causeway, Niqyan Linyah and Salem Bin Laden Mosque.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Eastern Province
- artificial island located on the Bahrain–Saudi Arabia border, 25 km west of Manama, Bahrain
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit King Fahd Passport Island?
Typically November–April for islands & coast. Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.
How long do I need at King Fahd Passport Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at King Fahd Passport Island?
Parking 226 m · Food nearby 290 m (source: osm).
How high is King Fahd Passport Island?
About 6 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is King Fahd Passport Island?
In Eastern Province (SA-04), Saudi Arabia, at 26.1862, 50.3221 — near King Fahd Causeway, Niqyan Linyah and Salem Bin Laden Mosque.
Who can take you there
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Nearby places
More in Eastern Province →
King Fahd Causeway
road bridge in Persian Gulf
Salem Bin Laden Mosque
Mosque in Saudi Arabia
Information is compiled from open data and editor checks; conditions, fees and access change — verify locally before you travel.