King Abdulaziz International Airport

King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 km (12 miles) north of central Jeddah. The drive usually takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and where you are going, with the northern districts and the Obhur coast closest and the historic Al Balad district farther south. Taxis, ride-hailing apps, buses, the Haramain train and pre-booked cars all run into the city.

Makkah is about 100 km (62 miles) southeast of the airport by road, usually a drive of 1 to 1.5 hours, longer at peak pilgrim times. The Haramain High-Speed Railway runs from the airport station, reached from Terminal 1, to Makkah station, from where you still need a car or taxi to your hotel near the Grand Mosque.

Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and most full-service airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines use Terminal 1. Many low-cost and other foreign airlines use the new Terminal 4 or the North Terminal, and pilgrim flights often use the Hajj and Umrah Terminal. Airlines are moving to Terminal 4 in phases, so check your terminal with your airline before you fly.

Terminal 4 began operating in phases on 27 September 2026, starting with Wizz Air, AJet and SalamAir, followed by airlines such as Pegasus, Tunisair, Azerbaijan Airlines and Akasa Air. It is meant to take most foreign airlines from the North Terminal and some from other terminals, and has a group check-in area for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

Yes. The Haramain High-Speed Railway has a station at the airport, reached on foot from Terminal 1, with trains to Makkah, Madinah, King Abdullah Economic City and Jeddah Al Sulaymaniyah station. If you land at another terminal, you first need to get to Terminal 1. Book seats in advance in busy seasons.

It is a separate open-sided terminal built for pilgrim flights, able to handle tens of thousands of passengers at a time. It is busiest during the Hajj season, when most pilgrim charter flights arrive there, and some scheduled airlines also use it. It is far from Terminal 1, so check whether your flight lands there.

Yes. Saudi Arabia allows holders of valid visas, including the tourist eVisa, to perform Umrah outside the Hajj season. You also need an Umrah permit booked in the Nusuk app, which is separate from your visa, to enter the Grand Mosque for Umrah. Hajj requires its own visa and permit.

No. Entry to Makkah is restricted to Muslims, and road signs before the city boundary direct non-Muslim drivers onto bypass roads. Non-Muslim visitors can stay in Jeddah, where the airport, the Corniche and the historic Al Balad district are open to everyone, and can travel on to other parts of the Kingdom.

Most visitors need a visa. Citizens of many countries, including the US, the UK and most of Europe, can get a multiple-entry tourist eVisa online before travel, and some eligible travelers can get a visa on arrival. Check the current rules for your nationality on the official Visit Saudi visa site before you fly.

A taxi, ride-hailing car or pre-booked transfer is the most direct way to the Corniche and the waterfront hotels. The Corniche runs along the Red Sea west of the city, with the northern stretch closer to the airport than Al Balad. Buses run into the city but do not go door to door.

Yes. Licensed airport taxis wait at the signposted taxi stand outside arrivals at each terminal, and Uber and Careem pick up from marked ride-hailing zones. Use only the official stand or app zone and decline offers from people inside the terminal. Waits can be long when several large flights land at the same time.

Yes. Saudia's AlFursan Lounge is on the upper level of Terminal 1, for Saudia Business Class passengers and eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members. Other lounges operate in the terminals for eligible airline passengers and card holders, so check with your airline or lounge program which one you can use.

Jeddah is on Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, all year, with no daylight saving time. That puts it three hours ahead of London in winter and two hours ahead in summer, and seven or eight hours ahead of New York depending on the season. Saudi Arabia uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.