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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 13123 ft (4000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
16L/34R 13123 ft (4000 m) 197 ft ASP Yes
16R/34L 12467 ft (3800 m) 197 ft ASP Yes

के बारे में King Abdulaziz International Airport

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

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.