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Hail is a city situated in north-western Saudi Arabia between Mount Shammar on the north and Mount Salma on the south. Hail city is the capital of Hail Region and it is on one of the main pilgrimage routes from Iraq to Mecca. Hail is largely agricultural, with significant grain, date, and fruit production.
The city of Hail is reachable both by car and by plane thanks to its domestic airport. Hail is connected to 3 main highways, Madinah, Buraydah, and Jouf Highways, which connect Hail with the northern borders of Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Jordan.
The distance between Riyadh and Hail is 593 km. The road distance is 646 km. The best way to get from Riyadh to Hail is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $120 - $230. Alternatively, you can take the train, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 5h 17m.
Yes. Hail Regional Airport offers both domestic and international flights, located to the southeast of Hail city. The airport is served by domestic and foreign carriers. Hail has a strategic location in the Middle East because it takes only one hour by plane to reach 11 Arab capitals.