Major city · Saudi Arabia
Khamis Mushaytخميس مشيط
Half a day to a full day: see the souq and King Fahad Mosque, eat seafood or Indian food, then move on to Abha or Rijal Almaa.
Khamis Mushayt is a commercial and agricultural hub in the Asir highlands, cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia in summer. Its main draw is the lively Thursday souq and a few good restaurants. Most travellers use it as a lunch stop or a short base between Abha and Najran.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- SAR
- Best months
- May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia)
- avoid Nov–Feb (cold nights, some rain)
- Airport
- AHB
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 5
- Saudi Arabia ↗Apply for the tourist eVisa only on the official visa portal (visa.visitsaudi.com); lookalike sites charge extra.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Dress modestly in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees; women are not required to wear an abaya but should cover up.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Alcohol is banned: do not bring it in, and do not buy it from anyone.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Shops close for about 20–30 minutes at prayer times; plan around them.
- Saudi Arabia ↗Makkah is closed to non-Muslims; checkpoints on the approach roads turn cars back.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Khamis Mushayt999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Khamis Mushayt, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?SAR (riyal) is pegged to the US dollar at about 3.75.Saudi Arabia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSTC, Mobily and Zain sell tourist SIMs at arrivals; passport and fingerprint registration are required.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated and treated; most people drink bottled water, sold everywhere for SAR 1–2.Saudi Arabia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge; small change at cafés.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Saudi Arabia-wide
- SafetyAsir is one of the safest regions in Saudi Arabia.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets with a hand shower in malls, hotels and mosques; squat toilets at older fuel stations.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 997 ambulance · 911 Unified emergency
- Sundays & holidayscheckShops close for 20–30 minutes at each of the five daily prayers (not required by law since 2024, but many still do — check); Friday midday is closed.Saudi Arabia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAHB Abha International Airport (About 30 min by taxi; the closest commercial airport.).
- Getting aroundTaxis and ride-hail apps (Uber, Careem) are the main options.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféSAR 10–20
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi across townSAR 20–40
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel bed, a night, per personSAR 80
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomSAR 350
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomSAR 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget SAR 150 · Mid SAR 300 · High SAR 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AHB Abha International Airport (About 30 min by taxi; the closest commercial airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Dec
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Apr (36 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Khamis Mushayt: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
19 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
36 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
34 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
23 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
29 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Nov
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and ride-hail apps (Uber, Careem) are the main options. The city is spread out; walking is not practical between districts.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Abha
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
Taxi or bus, about 30 min
Asir's cultural capital; the cable car and Rijal Almaa village.
Rijal Almaa
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Taxi from Abha, about 1 h total from Khamis Mushayt
Heritage stone village with a museum; combine with Abha.
Najran
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Taxi or bus, about 2 h
Old town and fortress; too far for a day return.
Door to door: 2.5–3 h
Taxi or bus, about 2.5 h
Red Sea coast and Farasan Islands; needs a night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Al Muntazah
Mercure and other mid-range hotels; near the main road.
King Fahd Road
Several hotels and restaurants along this main artery.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- SAR 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- SAR 250–400 excl. bed
- High
- SAR 400+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × SAR 350 | SAR 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × SAR 300 | SAR 600 |
| Taxi from Abha airport to Khamis Mushayt2 × SAR 100 · check | SAR 200 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week2 × SAR 50 | SAR 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | SAR 125 |
| Trip total≈ SAR 688 per person per day, bed included | SAR 1,375 |
2026 estimate in SAR; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | SAR 10–20 |
| Meal at a mid-range restaurant | SAR 30–60 |
| Taxi across town | SAR 20–40 |
| Bottle of water | SAR 1–3 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Thursday souq is busiest Thursday morning; arrive early.
- Some restaurants close between lunch and dinner (around 15:00–18:00).Some restaurants close between lunch and dinner (around 3:00 PM–6:00 PM).
- Last taxi from the souq area can be scarce after 22:00; book a ride-hail.Last taxi from the souq area can be scarce after 10:00 PM; book a ride-hail.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Ambulance
- 997
- Unified emergency
- 911
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Emergency
- Police999
- Ambulance997
- Unified emergency911
Embassy
Most embassies are in Riyadh; the nearest consulate is in Jeddah (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Abha airport → Khamis Mushayt taxi: about SAR 100, 30 min (check)
- Khamis Mushayt → Abha taxi: about SAR 60–80, 30 min
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- كم؟ — How much? (kam?)
- نعم / لا — Yes / No (na'am / la)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Khamis Mushayt. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (cooler than the rest of Saudi Arabia) · avoid Nov–Feb (cold nights, some rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Souq hours and taxi availability verified for each day of the week.
- Restaurant opening hours and last-order times confirmed.
- Mosque visiting rules (non-Muslim access, dress) checked.
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