Der King Abdulaziz International Airport ist der wichtigste Flughafen der Stadt Dschidda in Saudi-Arabien und das Tor zu den heiligen Städten Mekka und Medina. Er liegt etwa 19 Kilometer nördlich des Stadtzentrums von Dschidda. JED fertigt über 46 Millionen Passagiere jährlich ab, mit einem erheblichen saisonalen Anstieg während der Hadsch-Saison, wenn Millionen von Pilgern aus aller Welt eintreffen. Das neue Terminal 1, 2019 eröffnet, hat eine Kapazität von 30 Millionen Passagieren und ist mit seiner markanten Architektur eines der modernsten Terminals der Region. Der Flughafen verfügt über das historische Hadsch-Terminal, ein preisgekröntes Gebäude mit zeltartigen Dächern, das Skidmore, Owings & Merrill in den 1980er Jahren entwarfen. JED ist Drehkreuz für Saudia und Flynas. Der Haramain-Hochgeschwindigkeitszug verbindet den Flughafen mit Mekka und Medina.

Aviation Terms

Flugplatzbeleuchtung (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Flughafenkategorie (Airport Category) Flughafenhöhe (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Flughafenfeuerwache (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Flughafenlounge (Airport Lounge) Flughafen-Referenzpunkt (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Schürze (Apron) Automatisierte Passkontrolle (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Jeddah Airport to the city center?

King Abdulaziz International Airport is located 19 km north of downtown Jeddah. The Haramain High Speed Railway connects the airport to central Jeddah and to Mecca (Makkah) and Medina. Taxis and ride-hailing services (Uber/Careem) cost approximately SAR 50-80 (USD 13-21) for the trip to the city center, taking 20-30 minutes.

How many terminals does Jeddah Airport have?

A brand-new Terminal 1 opened in 2019 as the primary passenger facility, designed to handle 30 million passengers annually. The separate Hajj Terminal, a UNESCO-recognized architectural landmark, handles the massive influx of pilgrims during the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The old terminals were decommissioned after Terminal 1 opened.

What is unique about Jeddah Airport's Hajj Terminal?

The Hajj Terminal, completed in 1981 and designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, features a massive tent-like roof structure covering 47 hectares, making it one of the largest covered spaces in the world. The Teflon-coated fiberglass roof resembles Bedouin tents and is designed to shelter up to 80,000 pilgrims at a time during the annual Hajj, the largest annual human gathering on Earth.

Is there free Wi-Fi at Jeddah Airport?

Yes, JED provides free Wi-Fi in the new Terminal 1. The modern terminal has excellent amenities including prayer rooms, duty-free shopping, restaurants, and premium lounges. The terminal also features exhibits about Saudi Arabia's cultural heritage and the history of Mecca and Medina.

Which airlines have a hub at Jeddah Airport?

Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) uses JED as its secondary hub alongside Riyadh, with extensive domestic, regional, and international services. Flynas also has significant operations. The airport is a major destination for pilgrimage traffic from across the Muslim world, with airlines from nearly every Muslim-majority country providing seasonal Hajj and year-round Umrah charter services.