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King Abdulaziz International Airport

IATA JED ICAO OEJN Large Airport Scheduled Service

Location

Airport Information

City

Jeddah

Continent

AS

Coordinates

21,6802, 39,1574

Elevation

48 ft (15 m)

Runways

Ident Length Width Surface Lighted
16C/34C 13 123 ft (4 000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
16L/34R 13 123 ft (4 000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
16R/34L 12 467 ft (3 800 m) 197 ft ASP Yes

Acerca de King Abdulaziz International Airport

El Aeropuerto Internacional Rey Abdulaziz es el principal aeropuerto de Yeda, la segunda ciudad más grande de Arabia Saudí y puerta de acceso a las ciudades santas de La Meca y Medina. Situado a unos 19 kilómetros al norte del centro de la ciudad, el aeropuerto se inauguró en 1981 y está siendo transformado con una nueva terminal, la Terminal 1, inaugurada en 2019 como parte del proyecto de modernización y expansión del aeropuerto. JED gestiona más de 40 millones de pasajeros al año. El aeropuerto cuenta con el Haj Terminal, un emblemático edificio de cubierta tensada diseñado por SOM para gestionar las enormes oleadas de peregrinos que acuden a la peregrinación anual del Haj a La Meca, una de las mayores concentraciones religiosas del mundo. Saudia, la aerolínea de bandera, utiliza Yeda como uno de sus centros de operaciones principales, junto con Riad. El tren de alta velocidad Haramain conecta el aeropuerto con La Meca en aproximadamente 60 minutos y con Medina en unas 2,5 horas. JED opera dos pistas de aterrizaje. La Visión 2030 de Arabia Saudí incluye una importante expansión del sector de la aviación y el turismo, con el objetivo de atraer más visitantes internacionales y diversificar la economía del país.

Aviation Terms

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.