HHR says the Haramain train runs from the airport station to Makkah, as of the check date (2026-11-03); MoHU lists buses, taxis and apps like Uber and Careem for the jeddah airport to makkah route. Check train fares on sar.hhr.sa.
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CONTENTS
- The Short Answer
- Key facts at a glance
- Jeddah airport to Makkah: options at a glance
- Jeddah airport to Makkah train
- Airport station and terminal
- Booking and fares
- From Makkah station to the Haram
- Jeddah airport to Makkah bus
- Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi
- Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi fare
- Ihram and luggage
- Returning to the airport
- FAQ
- How can I travel from Jeddah to Makkah?
- How long does the train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah take?
Key facts at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Airport station | HHR has a station at King Abdulaziz International Airport, listed as ‘JEDDAH AIRPORT’ on its booking site, as of the check date (2026-11-03). MoHU says the station is in Terminal 1. |
| Makkah station district | Makkah’s Haramain station is in the Al-Rusaifah (Ar Rusayfah) district. |
| HHR baggage allowance | HHR permits each passenger to take one large bag of up to 25 kg and no more than 65 x 55 x 35 cm, and one additional hand item, as of the check date (2026-11-03). |
| Sacred Area entry | MoHU states that only Muslims may enter Makkah’s Sacred Area. |
Jeddah airport to Makkah: options at a glance
The table below sets out the jeddah airport to makkah options from King Abdulaziz International Airport and where to confirm the details.
| Option | What to know | How to book or check |
|---|---|---|
| Haramain train | HHR lists the train from its airport station to Makkah, as of the check date (2026-11-03). | sar.hhr.sa or the Haramain train app. |
| Bus | MoHU lists a direct shuttle bus service. Check Northwest Bus’s latest timetable for its airport route (NW28) at booking.nwbus.sa. | booking.nwbus.sa |
| Taxi and ride-hailing apps | MoHU lists taxis and transport apps such as Uber and Careem. | See the taxi fare note below. |
If you are a pilgrim travelling in a group with an Umrah company, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU) asks you to adhere to the transport programme that company has approved.
MoHU’s guidance on entry covers Makkah’s Sacred Area, which only Muslims may enter. For more on travelling in the country, see Saudi Arabia essentials.
Jeddah airport to Makkah train
Airport station and terminal
The Haramain High Speed Railway has a station at King Abdulaziz International Airport. MoHU says the station is in Terminal 1.
Booking and fares
HHR’s booking site lists the train from the airport station, ‘JEDDAH AIRPORT’, to Makkah, as of the check date (2026-11-03). Check the current fare for your date on sar.hhr.sa or in the Haramain train app, and book there.
From Makkah station to the Haram
HHR gives 3.5 km from Makkah’s Haramain station to Masjid al-Haram, as of the check date (2026-11-03). Saudipedia gives about 3 km. A bus connection runs from Makkah’s Haramain station to the Haram area. For hotels near the Haram, see Makkah hotels: cost and access.
Jeddah airport to Makkah bus
MoHU’s Umrah guide names a direct shuttle bus service as one way to get from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to Makkah.
Check Northwest Bus’s latest timetable for its airport route (NW28) to Makkah Bus Station (Jarwal) at booking.nwbus.sa, including current stops, trips and fares, before you travel. The Northwest Bus blog page says each passenger may carry luggage up to 25 kg free of charge, as of the check date (2026-11-03).
Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi
MoHU’s Umrah guide names taxis and transport apps, including Uber, Careem and approved taxi apps, as a way to get from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to Makkah.
Jeddah airport to Makkah taxi fare
Fares vary, so agree the price or confirm the meter before you set off.
Ihram and luggage
For Umrah travellers arriving first at Jeddah Airport, MoHU says to make the intention and wear Ihram aboard the aircraft when passage over the Miqat is announced.
Check your bag against HHR’s baggage limits in the key facts table before you leave for the station.
Returning to the airport
For the return, MoHU’s Umrah guide says you must be at the airport 4 hours before your scheduled departure so procedures can be completed smoothly, as of the check date (2026-11-03). Plan your last day around that window.
For airport procedures and onward transfers, see Airports and transport essentials.
FAQ
How can I travel from Jeddah to Makkah?
From King Abdulaziz International Airport, HHR says the Haramain train runs from the airport station to Makkah, as of the check date (2026-11-03). MoHU lists a direct shuttle bus service, taxis and applications such as Uber and Careem. Check train fares on sar.hhr.sa or in the Haramain train app, and Northwest Bus’s latest timetable for its airport route (NW28) at booking.nwbus.sa.
How long does the train from Jeddah Airport to Makkah take?
The journey time is shown when booking on sar.hhr.sa or in the Haramain train app. HHR lists the airport station as “JEDDAH AIRPORT”, as of the check date (2026-11-03). For the train from this station to Makkah, check the fare for your travel date through either booking channel.
