Top places to visit in Abha

• Abha Cable Car (Green Mountain)

  Cable Car/Mountain · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Saudi Arabia's most spectacular cable car, ascending the misty "Green Mountain" (Jabal Akhdar — a ridge above Abha city covered in juniper and wild olive). The 3.5-km cable car rises from Abha city centre to a peak restaurant and viewpoint…

• Al Soudah Mountains & Peaks

  Mountain/Cloud Forest · 4.8 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The highest mountain area in Saudi Arabia — Al Soudah Peak (3,015 m) is the kingdom's rooftop. The area features cloud forests of juniper and wild olive at 2,800–3,000 m, dramatic cliffs, cool temperatures year-round, and a parallel cable…

• Rijal Alma Heritage Village

  Traditional Village · 4.9 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the most perfectly preserved traditional villages in Arabia — 70 km west of Abha, Rijal Alma is a cluster of multi-storey stone towers decorated with colourful geometric patterns, quartz crystal window inserts, and elaborate wooden…

• Abha Dam Lake (Sad Sad)

  Nature · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Picturesque dam-lake in central Abha — paddle boats, lakeside walks, evening photography.

• Green Mountain (Jabal Akhdar)

  Viewpoint · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Hill in central Abha illuminated green at night — cable car access, mountain viewpoint, café.

• Asir National Park

  Nature · 4.7 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of Saudi's oldest national parks (1981) — Juniper forests, baboon troops, mountain trails, picnic sites.

• Al-Muftaha Arts Village

  Cultural · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Cultural quarter with artist studios, galleries, theatre, museum and weekend art exhibitions.

• Habala Cliff Village

  Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Centuries-old village on a sheer cliff face, accessible by cable car — abandoned dwellings preserved as heritage site.

• Aseer Heritage Village

  Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Open-air museum of traditional Asir houses, decorated walls (Al-Qatt Al-Asiri art), local crafts.

• Tanumah Forest

  Nature · 4.7 rating · about 5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Lush Juniper-forested mountain town 100 km south of Abha — Saudi's greenest landscape, family picnic spots.

Things to do

• Abha Cable Car Ride Activity · 1 h · from SAR 18 per person
• Rijal Alma Heritage Village Tour Heritage · 4 h · from SAR 35 per person
• Al-Soudah National Park Trek Activity · 5 h · from SAR 53 per person
• Habala Cliff Village Cable Car & Tour Heritage · 1.5 h · from SAR 60 per person

Where to stay in Abha

• Al-Soudah Cable Car Zone about SAR 4,500 per night

  Near Abha Cable Car station at 2200 m. Misty mountain mornings, coolest part of Abha.

• Abha City Centre about SAR 2,700 per night

  Hotels near Abha Dam Lake and Al-Muftaha arts village. More amenities and dining options.

Hotels

• Al Soudah Panorama Hotel 4-star · INR 4,500 to INR 10,800 per night
• Abha Palace Hotel 5-star · INR 7,650 to INR 18,000 per night
• Abha Palace Hotel 5-star
• Boudl Al Muftaha Abha 3.5-star

Where to eat

• Al Miftaha Arts Village Restaurant Asiri, Saudi, Traditional · about SAR 56 per person
• Rijal Alma Heritage Café Saudi, Asiri, Coffee · about SAR 19 per person
• Al Baik Abha fast_food, saudi · about SAR 32 per person
• Sail Kortoba Restaurant Abha saudi · about SAR 84 per person

Getting to Abha

Airport: Abha (AHB)

How visitors arrive in Abha

• Domestic flight from Riyadh or Jeddah to Abha By air from Riyadh · common · unconfirmed

  Flights reach Abha from Riyadh and Jeddah; Abha Regional Airport (AHB) is the arrival point. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• SAPTCO coach from major Saudi cities By road from Jeddah · common · unconfirmed

  SAPTCO runs coaches from major Saudi cities to Abha's bus station, just north of the centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Car Rental Self
• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Cable Car Queue Touts

  Abha Cable Car Station

  Touts offer to reserve cable car spots for a fee. No reservation system exists.

  How to avoid it: Queue normally at the ticket counter. Arrive early on weekends.

Best time to visit Abha

• Jan 20°C
• Feb 22°C
• Mar 24°C
• Apr 26°C
• May 29°C
• Jun 31°C
• Jul 31°C
• Aug 31°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 26°C
• Nov 23°C
• Dec 21°C

More in Saudi Arabia

• Makkah
• Riyadh
• Madinah
• Jeddah
• AlUla
• Taif

Frequently asked questions about Abha

How many days do you need in Abha?

A typical trip to Abha is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Abha?

The highest-rated places in our Abha guide are Rijal Alma Heritage Village, Al Soudah Mountains & Peaks, Abha Cable Car (Green Mountain), Asir National Park, Habala Cliff Village.

Where should I stay in Abha?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Abha: Al-Soudah Cable Car Zone, Abha City Centre.

How do I get around Abha?

Ways to get around Abha covered in our guide: Self-drive car, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Abha?

Scams reported to us for Abha include Cable Car Queue Touts. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Abha?

Average daytime highs in Abha run from 20°C in Jan to 31°C in Jun.

Which airport is nearest to Abha?

The nearest airport to Abha has the code AHB.