Travel guides
Practical guides for pilgrims and visitors travelling between Jeddah Airport, Makkah and Madinah.
Jeddah to Makkah Distance
How far is Makkah from Jeddah? About 80 km (50 miles) from central Jeddah and 100 km from Jeddah Airport to the Haram. Travel time by car, train, bus and taxi, plus the best time to travel.
Read guideHow to Get from Jeddah Airport to Makkah
All the ways to get from Jeddah Airport to Makkah compared: Haramain train, taxi and ride-hailing apps, buses, and pre-booked private transfers. Time, pros and cons.
Read guideJeddah Airport to Makkah Bus: Is the Free Shuttle Still Running?
The truth about the free bus from Jeddah Airport to Makkah: when it launched, its conditions, why it stopped, and your alternatives to reach the Haram.
Read guideHaramain Train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah
How to take the Haramain train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah: station location, step-by-step journey, booking, luggage, and getting from Makkah station to the Haram.
Read guideUmrah Arrival Guide for Jeddah Airport
Step-by-step guide for Umrah pilgrims landing at Jeddah Airport: ihram, immigration, Nusuk permit, SIM card, luggage, transport to Makkah and common first-timer mistakes.
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