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Representative photo of islands & coast in Saudi Arabia, not Kaira
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Islands & Coast · Jazan

Kaira

كيّرة

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Before you go

8 facts, each with its source
  • Time needed Half a day — the boat timetable decides Source: editor · category default
  • Best season November–April Source: editor · category default
  • Difficulty Easy — the crossing can be rough Source: editor · category default
  • Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
  • Facilities Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets Source: osm · no facility mapped within 800 m
  • Drones Registration with GACA is required for any drone from 250 g, and registration alone is not permission to fly — an operational permit is also needed Source: official · national rule · General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) · checked 2026-09-05
  • Dress Saudi Arabia expects modest dress in public: loose clothing covering shoulders and knees. Abaya is no longer required of visitors. Sun cover, and something for spray on the crossing. Source: editor · category default
  • Elevation 12 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model

Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →

Safety notes

  • The Red Sea archipelagos are protected and reached by licensed boat; several need a permit arranged in advance and none of them is a turn-up-and-go trip.

Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-04

How far is it?

  • 12 h 32 mfrom Abha International Airport (AHB) · 315 km
  • 9 h 55 mfrom Jazan · 99 km
  • 12 h 24 mfrom Abha · 304 km

Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.

When to go

November–April
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ComfortableToo hot

Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.

Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.

island in Saudi Arabia

Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q16123353

About & Sources Kaira

Kaira is a island or stretch of coast in Jazan, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "island in Saudi Arabia". Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically November–April. Nearby: Zufaf, Saso Island and Juzur Farasan.

At a glance

  • Islands & Coast · Jazan
  • island in Saudi Arabia
  • Season: November–April (editor default)
  • 2 open-data sources · verified not yet

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kaira?

Typically November–April for islands & coast. Island trips depend on sea state and on a licensed operator; some archipelagos are protected and need arrangements made in advance.

How long do I need at Kaira?

Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).

What facilities are there at Kaira?

Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).

How high is Kaira?

About 12 m above sea level (source: srtm).

Where is Kaira?

In Jazan (SA-09), Saudi Arabia, at 16.7967, 41.7439 — near Zufaf, Saso Island and Juzur Farasan.

Who can take you there

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