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King Abdulaziz International Airport

También conocido como: Jeddah Airport, JED Airport, Jeddah International Airport, KAIA.

JED · OEJN · Jeddah

Datos del aeropuerto

Nombre
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Código IATA
JED
Código OACI
OEJN
Ciudad
Jeddah
País
Saudi Arabia
Dirección
King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Coordenadas
21.6796, 39.1565
Zona horaria
Asia/Riyadh
Terminales
Terminal 1 is the main terminal, used by Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and most full-service foreign airlines. Terminal 4 opened in phases from 27 September 2026 for low-cost and other foreign airlines moving from the North Terminal and other terminals. The North Terminal is used by foreign airlines that have not yet moved. The Hajj and Umrah Terminal handles pilgrim flights. The old South Terminal closed in 2020.

Sobre King Abdulaziz International Airport

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the main airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and the arrival point for most travelers heading to Makkah. It handled a record 53.4 million passengers in 2025.

Saudia has its largest hub here, and flynas and flyadeal also run bases, with flights across the Kingdom and to the Gulf, Egypt, Turkey, South Asia, Europe and beyond. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and British Airways are among the foreign airlines serving Jeddah.

The airport has four passenger areas: Terminal 1, the main terminal used by Saudia and most full-service airlines; the North Terminal and the new Terminal 4, opened in phases from September 2026 for many foreign and low-cost airlines; and the Hajj and Umrah Terminal, used for pilgrim flights, above all in the Hajj season.

The airport sits about 19 km (12 miles) north of central Jeddah, close to the northern districts and the Obhur coast. Makkah lies about 100 km (62 miles) to the southeast by road, and the Haramain High-Speed Railway links the airport with Makkah, Madinah and King Abdullah Economic City.

Operador, pistas y tráfico del aeropuerto

Operator

Jeddah Airports Company (Matarat Holding)

Runways

Three parallel runways

Passengers per year

About 53.4 million in 2025

Opened

1981

Main airline

Saudia (hub, Terminal 1)

Consejos de llegada a King Abdulaziz International Airport

Check your arrival terminal before you fly: Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and most full-service airlines use Terminal 1, while many foreign and low-cost airlines use Terminal 4 or the North Terminal, and pilgrim flights often use the Hajj and Umrah Terminal. The terminals are far apart, so your terminal decides where anyone meets you.

At passport control, have your visa or eVisa ready; fingerprints and a photo are usually taken on entry. Lines can be long when several wide-body flights land together, especially in the Umrah and Hajj seasons. After baggage claim you pass customs, where bags are X-rayed, into the arrivals hall.

Outside arrivals, follow the signs to taxis, ride-hailing pickup zones, buses and the car rental desks. At Terminal 1, signs also lead to the Haramain railway station for trains to Makkah, Madinah and central Jeddah. Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers in the arrivals hall.

Saudi Arabia is on Arabia Standard Time (UTC+3) all year and uses the Saudi riyal (SAR).

Transporte terrestre

The Haramain train is quick to Makkah and Madinah from Terminal 1; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, for families and for addresses away from the stations.

  • Haramain High-Speed Railway

    Trains from the airport station, reached from Terminal 1, run to Jeddah Al Sulaymaniyah, Makkah, King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah. Fast, but you still need a car from the station to your hotel.

  • Taxi from Jeddah airport

    Licensed airport taxis wait at the signposted taxi stand outside arrivals. Use only the official stand rather than accepting offers inside the terminal.

  • Ride-hailing apps

    Uber and Careem pick up from the signposted ride-hailing zones at the terminals. Waits can be long when many flights land together.

  • Buses to Jeddah and Makkah

    SAPTCO buses run from the terminals into Jeddah, and coaches run to Makkah. The cheapest option, but slower and less convenient with luggage.

  • Car rental

    Car rental desks are in the arrivals area. Non-Muslim drivers must follow the signposted bypass roads around Makkah.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups and trips to Makkah hotels or the northern Jeddah districts.

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Cómo moverse entre terminales

  1. Automated people mover

    A driverless train links Terminal 1 and the North Terminal.

  2. Airport shuttle bus

    Shuttle buses run between the terminals, including the North Terminal and Terminal 1.

  3. Taxi or ride-hailing

    A taxi or app car between terminals is the simplest option with heavy luggage, since the terminals are far apart.

Terminales

Airlines are moving between terminals in phases since Terminal 4 opened in September 2026, so check your terminal with your airline before you fly.

Terminal 1

The main terminal, used by Saudia, flynas, flyadeal and most full-service foreign airlines for domestic and international flights. The Haramain railway station is reached from this terminal.

North Terminal

International flights of foreign airlines, including low-cost carriers, that have not yet moved to Terminal 4.

Terminal 4

Opened in phases from 27 September 2026 for low-cost and other foreign airlines, with a group check-in area for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.

Hajj and Umrah Terminal

The open-sided terminal used for pilgrim flights, busiest during the Hajj season and also used by some scheduled airlines.

Aerolíneas y destinos

Terminal assignments are changing as airlines move to Terminal 4; airlines without a terminal here are being moved or vary by flight.

Akasa Air T4

Cities in India

Guía de la aerolínea

AJet T4

Cities in Turkey

Guía de la aerolínea

Air Arabia

Sharjah, and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Azerbaijan Airlines T4

Baku

British Airways T1

London

Guía de la aerolínea

EgyptAir T1

Cairo, Alexandria

Guía de la aerolínea

Etihad Airways T1

Abu Dhabi

Guía de la aerolínea

flyadeal T1

Riyadh, Dammam, Tabuk, Cairo, Karachi, Tashkent, and more

flynas T1

Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Addis Ababa, Berlin, Brussels, Dhaka, Doha, Dubai, Istanbul, and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Gulf Air T1

Bahrain

Guía de la aerolínea

Pegasus Airlines T4

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

Qatar Airways T1

Doha

Guía de la aerolínea

Royal Jordanian T1

Amman

Guía de la aerolínea

SalamAir T4

Muscat

Guía de la aerolínea

Saudia T1

Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Tabuk, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Cairo, Dubai, Istanbul, London, New York, Paris, and more

Guía de la aerolínea

Turkish Airlines T1

Istanbul

Guía de la aerolínea

Wizz Air T4

Cities in Europe

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Prayer rooms

    About 40 prayer rooms across the terminals.

  • Wi-Fi

    Free Wi-Fi on the KAIA Free Wi-Fi network; accept the terms to connect.

  • Currency exchange and ATMs

    Exchange counters and ATMs in Terminal 1.

  • Medical clinic

    A medical clinic and first aid in Terminal 1.

  • Pharmacy

    A pharmacy in the North Terminal.

  • Family rooms

    Family rooms, baby care rooms and children's play areas in the terminals.

  • Water refill stations

    Drinking water refill stations in Terminal 1.

  • Zamzam water

    Departing passengers can buy a sealed bottle of Zamzam water at the airport, with a passport and the Nusuk app.

  • Shops and dining

    Restaurants, cafés and duty-free shops, with the widest choice in Terminal 1.

Salas VIP del aeropuerto

  • Saudia AlFursan Lounge, Terminal 1

    On the upper level of Terminal 1, for Saudia Business Class passengers and eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members.

Accesibilidad y asistencia al pasajero

  • Requesting assistance

    Request help through your airline when you book, ideally at least 48 hours before you fly, so staff and a wheelchair meet you at the aircraft.

  • Reduced mobility

    Wheelchairs and staff assistance are available from the aircraft through passport control, baggage claim and customs to the arrivals hall.

  • Parking for travelers with disabilities

    Short-term parking near the terminals includes spaces for travelers with disabilities.

Estacionamiento

Short-term parking

Parking lots close to each terminal, with spaces for travelers with disabilities.

Long-term parking

A secure long-term parking garage at Terminal 1 with direct access to the terminal.

Premium parking

Reserved parking at Terminal 1 for First and Business Class passengers.

Preguntas frecuentes

How far is Jeddah airport from the city center?

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.

How far is Jeddah airport from Makkah?

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.

Which terminal will I arrive at in Jeddah?

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.

What is the new Terminal 4 at Jeddah airport?

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.

Is there a train from Jeddah airport to Makkah?

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.

What is the Hajj and Umrah Terminal at Jeddah?

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.

Can I perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa?

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.

Can non-Muslims travel from Jeddah airport to Makkah?

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.

Do I need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia at Jeddah?

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.

How do I get from Jeddah airport to the Corniche?

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.

Are there taxis at Jeddah airport?

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.

Is there a lounge at Jeddah airport?

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.

What time zone is Jeddah in?

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).

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