King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport sits about 19 kilometres north of central Jeddah on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. It serves as the primary gateway to the western Hejaz region and the principal point of entry for pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Jeddah airfield closer to the city centre.
About King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport sits about 19 kilometres north of central Jeddah on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. It serves as the primary gateway to the western Hejaz region and the principal point of entry for pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Jeddah airfield closer to the city centre.
The airport operates Terminal 1, a large modern facility opened in the late 2010s that handles most international and domestic traffic, alongside the dedicated Hajj Terminal, distinguished by its tent-like fabric roof structures designed for seasonal pilgrim flows. Two parallel runways oriented roughly north-south support continuous 24-hour operations, with ongoing expansion work intended to increase overall capacity.
Overview
King Abdulaziz International Airport sits about 19 kilometres north of central Jeddah on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast. It serves as the primary gateway to the western Hejaz region and the principal point of entry for pilgrims travelling to Mecca and Medina. The airport opened in 1981, replacing the older Jeddah airfield closer to the city centre.
Airlines
The airport is the principal hub for Saudia, the national flag carrier, and a base for low-cost operator flyadeal. Flynas also maintains significant operations here. A wide range of international carriers serve Jeddah, including major airlines from across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia, with traffic intensifying considerably during the Hajj and Umrah seasons.
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FAQ
King Abdulaziz International Airport — frequently asked questions
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9 common questions
- King Abdulaziz International Airport is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Asia), at coordinates 21.670°, 39.150°.
- Its IATA code is JED and its ICAO code is OEJN.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport serves Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport operates on Asia/Riyadh local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- King Abdulaziz International Airport sits at latitude 21.670° and longitude 39.150°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from JED. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
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- Its address is Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Saudi Arabia. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.