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JED King Abdulaziz International Airport

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King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) serves Jeddah, about 20 km north of Jeddah. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAJED
ICAOOEJN
ServesJeddah
From centre21 km
Non-stop109
Airlines55
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Elevation15 m

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The airport in numbers

King Abdulaziz International Airport — facts & history

We pulled King Abdulaziz International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 14M passengers in 2021, against a peak of 41M in 2018.

Opened
1981
45 years ago
Passengers / year
14M
as of 2021
Peak traffic
41M
in 2018
Elevation
15 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2021

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jeddah

The airport is about 20 km north of Jeddah, about 45 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~31 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~45 minmetered
Private transfer~45 minfixed upfront
Car rental~45 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From JED to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Mecca75 km78 min—
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Which way suits you from King Abdulaziz International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Jeddah ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from King Abdulaziz International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 109 destinations, operated by 55 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Saudi Arabian Airlines · Nas Air · Yemenia · Pakistan International Airlines · Air India Limited · Egyptair · Air Canada · Shaheen Air International · Garuda Indonesia · Biman Bangladesh Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at King Abdulaziz International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near King Abdulaziz International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Jeddah shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from King Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Jeddah?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 20 km north of Jeddah, about 45 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from King Abdulaziz International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jeddah?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from King Abdulaziz International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from King Abdulaziz International Airport?
About 109 destinations, including Alexandria, Addis Ababa, Frankfurt, Dubai. 55 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is King Abdulaziz International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on King Abdulaziz International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at King Abdulaziz International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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