Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport

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General information

Jeddah Airport is the busiest airport in Saudi Arabia and home to the national flag carrier Saudia. It is especially busy at the airport during the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport is the closest airport to Mecca, a holy city for Muslims. The Islam’s Holiest Shrine known as Great Mosque of Mecca (al-Masjid al-Haram and Kaaba) is located in the middle of Mecca. Jeddah Airport consists of four terminals and three runways.

Where is Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport?

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport is an airport located in western Saudi Arabia, just north of the country’s second largest city. Travel time from the airport to Mecca is 1 hour 20 minutes.

How many terminals does Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport have?

Jeddah Airport has four terminals, including a very special one (Hajj Terminal) and a very modern terminal (T1). The other two terminals are North Terminal and South Terminal. The world famous Hajj Terminal which looks like two very large tents is used by Muslims for the annual Hajj (the pilgrimage) and Umrah (the small pilgrimage). King AbdulAziz International Airport (KAIA) New Terminal 1 opened in 2019, this very modern terminal has a capacity of 30 million passengers per year and is located east of the other terminals. Shuttle buses run between the terminals, the price is 20 SAR per person.

Which airlines fly from and to Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport?

The main airlines at the airport are:
  • Saudia brand logo
    Saudia
  • flynas Logo
    Flynas
  • Garuda Indonesia brand logo
    Garuda Indonesia
  • Turkish Airlines brand logo
    Turkish Airlines
  • Air India
Here you can find the complete list of airlines at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport.

Activities

Activity

Jeddah Desert Safari: Quad Biking, Camel Farm & Sunset Views

Experience the thrill of dune bashing aboard a quad bike on a guided trip to the Jeddah desert. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and dive into the desert to ride across the golden dunes.
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Jeddah: Al-Balad Old Town Historical City Guided Tour

Experience the cultural side of Jeddah on this tour of the old town. Join a professional tour guide who will present to you this town and its history.
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Jeddah: City Highlights Tour with Local Guide

Discover the highlights of Jeddah on a guided tour. License No. 40001400. Explore the historic Al-Balad, see the iconic King Fahd Fountain, visit the Floating Mosque, and walk along the Jeddah Corniche.
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