キング・アブドゥルアズィーズ国際空港はサウジアラビアのジッダに位置する主要空港であり、イスラム教の二大聖地メッカとメディナへの巡礼者の主要な玄関口です。年間約4,600万人の旅客を処理し、特にハッジ（大巡礼）シーズンには数百万人の巡礼者が利用します。2019年に新しいターミナル1が開業し、年間3,000万人の追加処理能力が加わりました。専用のハッジターミナルは世界最大級の仮設旅客施設であり、巡礼シーズンに数週間にわたって運営されます。サウディア航空の主要ハブであり、フライナスの拠点でもあります。ハラマイン高速鉄道がジッダ空港からメッカとメディナを結んでおり、メッカまで約30分で到着できます。ジッダ空港はサウジビジョン2030の観光開放戦略の一環として急速に近代化が進められており、紅海沿岸のリゾート開発への玄関口としての役割も拡大しています。空港施設は巡礼者と一般旅行者の双方に対応する独自の二重機能を持っています。

Aviation Terms

飛行場灯火 (AGL: Airfield Lighting) 空港カテゴリ (Airport Category) 空港標高 (ELEV: Airport Elevation) 空港消防署 (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) 空港ラウンジ (Airport Lounge) 空港基準点 (ARP: Airport Reference Point) エプロン (Apron) 自動旅券審査 (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.