The Roads Authority has revealed three diverse land routes connecting Riyadh to the Asir region, all ending in Abha, varying in distance, travel time, and stops along the way, in an effort to facilitate passenger travel and boost tourism in the region.

Details of the three routes:

The first route is the fastest, starting from Riyadh via Al Rain and then Bisha to reach Abha, with a length of about 882 km and a travel time of about 9 hours.

The second route passes through Wadi ad-Dawasir Governorate then Tathleeth Governorate, with a length of about 927 km and a travel time of about 9 hours and 30 minutes.

The third route starts from Riyadh via Taif then Al Baha before reaching Abha; it is the longest in distance and time, with a length of about 1215 km and a travel time of about 12 hours and 30 minutes.

Asir road network and its tourist role:

The Roads Authority stated that the Asir region has an advanced road network extending over 5,304 km, serving as a vital artery that enhances the region's status as one of the Kingdom's top tourist destinations, noting that this network facilitates access for visitors and tourists to natural and cultural attractions and heritage villages.

Nationally, the Saudi road network extends over 73,000 km, enabling the Kingdom to rank first globally in the road network connectivity index according to reports from the World Competitiveness Forum.

Asir: Unique geographical and tourist diversity:

The Asir region is located in the southwest of the Kingdom, bordered to the north by Makkah Province, to the east by Najran Province, and overlooking the Red Sea coast to the west. It features diverse terrain including the towering Sarawat Mountains, deep valleys such as Wadi Abha and Wadi Awd, as well as fertile plains.

The highlands of Asir enjoy moderate summer temperatures with scattered rainfall, while its vegetation ranges from juniper forests in the highlands to sidr, tamarix, and palm trees in the plains, with its heritage villages and agricultural communities reflecting authentic Arab hospitality.