Overview
Arar is a border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The nearest town in Saudi Arabia is Arar and the nearest in Iraq is An Nukhayb. The crossing has barracks for Iraqi border guards, a mosque, and offices for processing people crossing the border. The crossing sees a huge spike in traffic during the Hajj as Iraqis cross into Saudi Arabia to visit Mecca.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Saudi Arabia: Jadidah Arar |
Province or District |
Arar |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Arar (68 km) |
Latitude |
31.327152 |
Longitude |
41.443307 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Saudi Customs Authority |
Contact Person |
+966114349999 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Name Hail International Airport (673 km) Truck Travel Time: 5:45 hrs Car Travel time: 5:15 hrs |
Nearest Local Airport |
Arar Airport (66 km) Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs Car Travel time: 00:50 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Dammam Port (1115 km) Truck Travel Time: 14:15 hrs Car Travel time: 12:00 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Arar (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs Car Travel time: 00:55 hrs |
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24/7 |
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
Thursdays |
24/7 |
Fridays |
24/7 |
Saturdays |
24/7 |
Sundays |
24/7 |
National Holidays |
None |
Seasonal Constraints |
The border experiences congestion during Hajj time. |
Daily Capacity
Under normal circumstances, Arar has a total daily capacity that can handle approximately 500 trucks for both import and export operations. As for the import activities, the border crossing has parking area that lots up to 500 trucks of different types. There is a storage facility at the border with an area of 600 square meters.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Saudi Arabia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.