Miqat Yalamlam
R4RQ+6GQ, Yalamlam 28314
Miqat Yalamlam, about 92 km south of Makkah, serves travellers from Yemen and southern Saudi Arabia; mosque, shops, rest areas.
In short
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Address
- R4RQ+6GQ, Yalamlam 28314
- City
- Jeddah
Overview
Miqat Yalamlam is one of the five miqat points on the approaches to Makkah, located about 92 km south of the city. It serves travellers coming from Yemen and from southern regions of Saudi Arabia such as Jizan and Asir. The place has long been a stop for caravans and travellers approaching Makkah from the south, by land or by sea.
Facilities
- A spacious mosque
- Showers, restrooms and ablution facilities
- Ample parking for buses and private vehicles
- On-site shops selling travel essentials, prayer rugs, Zamzam water and other items
- Rest areas before travellers continue
Visiting guidelines
- Arrive early to leave enough time for the stop.
- Buy the items you need in the shops on site.
- The miqat is reachable by major roads and is the nearest miqat for travellers arriving by sea.
- It is commonly used by travellers who fly into Abha or Jizan airports and then travel to Makkah.
Nearby
The miqat lies on the routes linking southern Saudi cities and ports with Makkah. Abha and Jizan airports are the nearby airports.