Travel Services

 

A dedicated KAUST Travel Office, provided by Kanoo Travel, is available for your business and personal travel requirements. They can assist you with flight booking, hotels reservation, ticket issuance, travel insurance, car rental, rail services, international driving permit, airport transfer, assistance in obtaining UAE visa, and more.

Additionally, our Travel Department has arranged exclusive discounts for KAUST Community members with a number of airlines and hotel chains. To learn more, visit the promotion page.

Business travel 

Email: travel@kaust.edu.sa

Tel: (012) 808-5444


Personal/leisure travel

E-Mail: leisuretravel@kaust.edu.sa 

Tel: (012) 802-4111

Or visit the Kanoo Retail Office on the Souk Walk (H-4300-A).

 

New Online Personal Travel System

19 August, 2024

In partnership with our travel partner (Kanoo), we are excited to announce the new online personal booking platform exclusively designed for KAUST employees: Kanoo Travel.  

This innovative tool offers a convenient and efficient way for KAUST staff to manage their personal travel arrangements.

 

Key Features of the Platform: 

  • Exclusive Access: The platform is accessible only to KAUST employees, students, etc. with valid KAUST email, ensuring a secure and private booking environment.  

  • Mobile Friendly: The platform is fully optimized for mobile devices, allowing users to book on the go.  

  • Comprehensive Travel Options: Book commercial flights and hotels worldwide with instant confirmation.  

  • Personalized Experience: Update personal preferences and travel documents for faster bookings and seamless airline data transfer  

  • For support: Our offline Kanoo Travel desk is available to assist with complex bookings, changes, and inquiries  

 For booking:  

  • Personal: As KAUST employee, students, etc., you have access to book your own ticket   

  • Family: KAUST employees, students, etc., can easily arrange travel plans for their family members.  

For any inquiries or assistance, please contact the Kanoo Travel offline desk at Discovery Square or through: 

 

 

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