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Jeddah
Jeddah airport transfers
JED is about 25 km north of the Corniche. Here is the smoothest way into the city.
Updated · by Daniel
Your options
- Private transfer
- Driver waits in arrivals; fixed price
- Uber / Careem
- Available at the pickup zones
- Official taxi
- Metered, from the taxi rank
- Journey time
- 25–45 minutes to the Corniche
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An English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals, tracks your flight and waits if you are delayed.
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Getting from JED to the city
- Pre-booked driver
- Fixed price and meet-and-greet. Easiest after a long flight
- Uber / Careem
- From marked pickup areas. About 30–45 minutes to central Jeddah
- Haramain high-speed train
- Station at the airport, with trains to Jeddah city stations and on to Makkah and Madinah (Muslims only for Makkah)
- Airport taxi
- Official rank outside arrivals
Other transfer options
Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from Jeddah airport?
Expect a metered fare for the 25–45 minute ride to the Corniche; a pre-booked fixed-price transfer removes the guesswork.
Is there a train from Jeddah airport?
The Haramain high-speed railway serves the airport for journeys to Makkah, Madinah and KAEC — useful for pilgrims, less so for reaching the Corniche.
Which terminal will I arrive at in Jeddah?
Most international airlines use the newer Terminal 1. Some airlines and pilgrimage flights use other terminals, so check your booking.
