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Jeddah

Gateway to the Haramain

Jeddah

The main arrival city for pilgrims — airport, Haramain station, Al-Balad old town and the Red Sea corniche.

  • TodayFri, Oct 9Rabiʻ II 28, 1448 AH
  • Next prayerFajr 05:01

Worth seeing

All sights in the city · 3

Where to stay by walking time

All hotels · 197

Jeddah has no Haram, so walking time is not measured here — the catalogue sorts its hotels by rating.

Getting there

All transport places · 4

Good to know

  • Hajj terminal is separate from the main terminal — check your ticket.

  • Take the Haramain train from Al-Sulaymaniyah to Makkah in 35 min.

  • Men enter Ihram before landing — the plane crosses the Miqat.

  • Humid all year — keep water with you.

Questions and answers

  • Is Jeddah inside the Miqat?

    Yes — enter Ihram before landing if you go straight to Makkah.

  • How to get from Jeddah airport to Makkah?

    Haramain train via the airport station, taxi (1 h) or shuttle.

  • Can I stay in Jeddah and do Umrah?

    Yes — enter Ihram from Jeddah if you are staying there.

  • Where to stay one night in Jeddah?

    The corniche, or near the airport for early flights.

Jeddah for pilgrims

Arriving through Jeddah? Airport, Haramain train, where to stay a night, Al-Balad and practical places on ZiyaraGo.