Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Full Guide about Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

In the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, on the Persian Gulf coast, 11 nautical miles (20 km; 13 mi) south of the city, is the international airport known as Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport. The airport features two passenger terminal buildings along with freight, aircraft repair, and aviation training facilities.

 

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport Information

The 1976-founded Ras Al-Khaimah International Airport serves as Ras al-haimah’s entry point to the outside world and is situated halfway between Europe and the Far East. It runs passenger and freight services to several locations, including Europe, the Middle East, North and East Africa, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. The airport started a massive expansion initiative in April 2007 that included a considerable upgrading to the passenger terminal building, public transportation infrastructure, and the construction of a new cargo terminal with cutting-edge amenities.

The airport, about 18 kilometres from the city, has a 3,760-meter runway and is ultra-modern and equipped with the latest technology. While the current airport will likely experience further growth in the years to come, it currently consists of two passenger terminal buildings, a cargo terminal facility, taxiways, an apron, a fuel farm, airport firefighting services, facilities for maintaining aircraft, support facilities, access roads, parking lots, a control tower/technical building, an administrative building/security building, and staff housing. Airport has become a connecting point and a serene yet alluring stopover location for visitors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Far East due to its distinctive and strategic location between the East and the West. The airport has space for all aircraft, and the staff there receives ongoing training to be ready to manage these aircraft. All other employees who work in ground services, electronics, fire and rescue, and air traffic control are also trained. Two separate buildings serve as the airport’s cargo section, housing storage facilities, X-ray machines, and safe storage spaces for valuables and dangerous items. The region is equipped to handle risky products, live animals, fresh meat, and bulk cargo. Customs officers are accessible 24 hours a day. while employees of the health department are present to oversee cattle handling and fresh meat import inspection.

 

Facilities & Services Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport offers a wide range of services and amenities to ensure every one of our passengers has a positive airport experience. A few of these services include:

• VIP Terminal and Lounges:

  At Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, we have the VIP Terminal, which has room for up to 60 passengers, to satisfy the needs and beyond the expectations of the most discerning international traveller. There is a business lounge for customers travelling in first class. There are enough for 30 people in the lounge. It has amenities like a mosque, free wi-fi, a TV, coffee makers, and more.

 

• Facilities for the Disabled:

  Wheelchairs, an Ambu lift, and accessible restrooms are available.

 

• Baggage Storage:

  There is a lost and found.

 

• Police Station:

  The airport has police on duty around the clock.

 

• Lost and Found:

  The duty officer can be reached at the departure terminal for lost and found luggage.

 

• Smoking Areas:

  Even though smoking is not permitted on airport property, there are designated smoking areas in both terminals.

 

• Medical Services:

  A nurse is on call if our passengers become ill. Additionally, we offer ambulance lifts and ambulances. In serious situations, local hospitals might be notified.

 

• Shops & Restaurants:

  The TERMINAL CAFE by ALPHA Catering Services, open round-the-clock to serve your needs and offers a range of cuisines to delight your palate, is situated in the departure terminal.

 

Parking

Parking areas close to the arrivals and departure terminals are available at the Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and are fee-based. The Ras Al Khaimah International Airport must grant parking permits for more than a day.

 

Cargo Facilities

Freight Center offers a wide variety of services, including import and export of cargo, inter-airport trucking, customs clearance, free parking places for large trailers, and cold storage facilities with freezer and chiller capacity of 36CBM each for loose cargo. Along with those shipments, we also accept valuable, dangerous, and diplomatic cargo. Through an integrated air and land network, Emirates Sky Cargo, Aramex, FedEx, and DHL offer their services from this location.

In all of its interactions involving air cargo, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is renowned for taking extensive and painstaking care. The airport adheres to strict import and export procedures to enhance efficiency and speed while minimising hazards and inconveniences.

The shipper must follow the steps below to export freight from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

• Before beginning any import activity, the consignee or his designated representative shall receive an Importer Code and a Customs Clearance ID Card from Ras Al Khaimah Customs Main Office.
• The Shipper’s Letter of Instruction should be completed (The export office will provide this)
• Fill out the necessary paperwork with Customs (either on his own or with the help of a licenced freight-forwarding / clearing agent).
• To show the customs department how much the material cost, provide them a copy of the invoice.
• There will be an airway bill with the handling agent (either RAK International Airport or the authorised agent).

 

Other Requirements of Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

• Invoice and packing list for general cargo.
• Perishable cargo: Ministry of Agriculture certificate.
• Valuable Cargo: Invoice and, if applicable, insurance policy.
• Passport copy and Value Declaration for Unaccompanied Baggage
• Human Remains Passport of the deceased, Death Certificate, Embalming Certificate, Police Clearance, Consulate/Embassy Clearance. clearance from the local police, and the companion’s ticket information.

 

Contact information

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

P.O Box 501, RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates

Telephone: + 971 7 2448111, +971 7 2075200

Fax: 971-7-2448199

Email:[email protected]

FAQs

What is the earliest departure flight from RKT?

At 12:40, the first flight, G9864, leaves for Peshawar. We advise booking a hotel close to the airport the night before your flight if you intend to take it.

On average, how many flights depart from RKT each day?

On average, one flight departs from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) daily.

 

What is the closest airport (RKT)?

RKT is the closest airport and is 53 kilometres distant.