किंग अब्दुलअज़ीज़ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा (King Abdulaziz International Airport) सऊदी अरब (Saudi Arabia) के जेद्दा (Jeddah) शहर का मुख्य हवाई अड्डा है और देश का व्यस्ततम हवाई अड्डा है। जेद्दा शहर के केंद्र से लगभग 19 किलोमीटर उत्तर में स्थित, हवाई अड्डे ने 2019 में नया टर्मिनल 1 खोला, जो दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी एकल-छत वाली इमारतों में से एक है। हवाई अड्डा सऊदिया (Saudia) और फ्लायनास (Flynas) का मुख्य केंद्र है। प्रति वर्ष 40 मिलियन से अधिक यात्रियों को संभालता है, जिसमें विशेष हज टर्मिनल (Hajj Terminal) शामिल है जो वार्षिक हज तीर्थयात्रा के दौरान लाखों तीर्थयात्रियों की सेवा करता है। हज टर्मिनल अपनी विशिष्ट तम्बू जैसी छत संरचना के लिए प्रसिद्ध है जो 1981 में आगा खान वास्तुकला पुरस्कार (Aga Khan Architecture Award) से सम्मानित हुई। दो रनवे (16L/34R और 16R/34L) लाल सागर (Red Sea) तट के समानांतर उन्मुख हैं। हरमैन रेल (Haramain Rail) मक्का (Makkah) और मदीना (Madinah) से सीधी हाई-स्पीड ट्रेन सेवा प्रदान करती है।

Aviation Terms

हवाई क्षेत्र प्रकाश व्यवस्था (AGL: Airfield Lighting) हवाई अड्डा श्रेणी (Airport Category) हवाई अड्डे की ऊंचाई (ELEV: Airport Elevation) एयरपोर्ट फायर स्टेशन (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) हवाई अड्डा लाउंज (Airport Lounge) हवाई अड्डा संदर्भ बिंदु (ARP: Airport Reference Point) एप्रन (Apron) स्वचालित पासपोर्ट नियंत्रण (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.

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