Islands & Coast · Tabuk & the Red Sea
Sanafir Island
جزيرة صنافير
Photo: Ofra Guri and Naama Goren in Snapir island.jpg · Ofra guri-rimon · CC BY SA 3.0 (licence)
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 5 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?
- 7 h 49 mfrom AlUla International Airport (ULH) · 488 km
- 3 h 3 mfrom Tabuk · 236 km
- 7 h 48 mfrom AlUla (old town and Hegra gateway) · 486 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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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. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-04. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
A Saudi island under Egyptian administration
Short description from Wikidata (CC0) · Q2000838
About & Sources Sanafir Island
Sanafir Island is a island or stretch of coast in Tabuk & the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia — Wikidata describes it as "a Saudi island under Egyptian administration". 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: Sindalah, Sindalah Marina and Tiran Island.
At a glance
- Islands & Coast · Tabuk & the Red Sea
- A Saudi island under Egyptian administration
- Season: November–April (editor default)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- 2 open-data sources · verified not yet
Photos
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, each with its author and licence.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sanafir Island?
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. The north is the cold end of the country. Winter nights drop below anything else on this site and the high ground occasionally sees snow, so a winter trip here needs different clothes from a winter trip to Jeddah.
How long do I need at Sanafir Island?
Half a day — the boat timetable decides (guidance for this category).
What facilities are there at Sanafir Island?
Nothing mapped nearby — bring water, expect no toilets (source: osm).
How high is Sanafir Island?
About 5 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Sanafir Island?
In Tabuk & the Red Sea (SA-07), Saudi Arabia, at 27.9312, 34.6959 — near Sindalah, Sindalah Marina and Tiran Island.
Who can take you there
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