Is the North Terminal at Jeddah airport still used?

Since 27 September 2026 its flights are being moved in stages to the new Terminal 4, so a flight that used to arrive or depart from the North Terminal may now use another terminal. Confirm the terminal with your airline before you travel.

Which airlines use the North Terminal?

For decades it served foreign airlines operating to Saudi Arabia, separately from the airlines using Terminal 1. Because airlines are moving between terminals, check the terminal on your ticket instead of relying on an old list.

What services are there in the North Terminal?

Check-in counters, baggage handling, customs and immigration services, waiting areas, prayer rooms for men and women, currency exchange offices, ATMs, duty-free shops and restaurants.

Jeddah North Terminal (JED): Airlines & Getting to Makkah

Q: How do I get to and from the North Terminal?

The terminal is reachable by Jeddah’s major highways. For onward travel you can choose a taxi, a private transfer, a shuttle service or a rental car. Arrive early for check-in and immigration, especially in busy periods.

Update, 14 October 2026

According to Gulf News and Khaleej Times, Jeddah Airports opened the new Terminal 4 in phases on 27 September 2026 (97,000 square metres, up to 15 million passengers a year). Foreign airlines that used the North Terminal are moving there in stages, together with some airlines from Terminal 1 and the Hajj and Umrah terminals. Which terminal an airline uses can change, so check your departure or arrival terminal with your airline or on your ticket before you travel; the airport itself gives the same advice.

Overview

The North Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has for decades served foreign airlines operating to Saudi Arabia, separately from the airlines using Terminal 1. Since 27 September 2026 its flights are being moved to the new Terminal 4 in stages, so a flight that used to arrive or depart here may now use another terminal.

Services

Check-in counters, baggage handling, customs and immigration services
Waiting areas, prayer rooms for men and women, currency exchange offices, ATMs, duty-free shops and restaurants
Taxis, ride-sharing, shuttle transfers and rental cars for onward travel

How to get there

The terminal is reachable by Jeddah’s major highways and is connected to the city centre. For onward travel you can choose a taxi, a private transfer, a shuttle service or a rental car.

Tips

Before you go, confirm with your airline which terminal your flight uses now.
Arrive early for check-in and immigration, especially in busy periods.
Find your airline’s check-in counters in advance, as the terminal can be crowded.

Northern Terminal – King Abdulaziz International Airport (Jeddah)

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