How much is a taxi from Jeddah Airport?

Fixed fares start from 125 SR for airport-area hotels, 150 SR to the city and Corniche, 175 SR to Obhur and the industrial areas, 250 SR to KAUST and King Abdullah Economic City, 300 SR to Rabigh, 200 SR to Makkah and 500 SR to Madinah — per vehicle, not per person.

How long does it take from JED to the city and the Corniche?

About 20–40 minutes depending on your destination and traffic — the airport is around 19 km north of central Jeddah.

Which terminals do you cover?

All four — T1 (new International Terminal), T2, the North Terminal (seasonal Hajj) and the South Terminal (domestic).

Do you meet me at arrivals?

Yes — your driver waits in arrivals with a name board and tracks your flight live.

What if my flight is delayed?

Your driver monitors the flight and adjusts pickup automatically — up to 60 minutes free waiting.

Do you serve KAUST, KAEC and the universities?

Yes — King Abdulaziz University, University of Jeddah, Effat and Dar Al-Hekma in the city (150 SR), and KAUST/Thuwal and King Abdullah Economic City (250 SR) with vehicle options for luggage, labs and delegations.

Can you drive us from JED to Makkah or Madinah?

Yes — Makkah from 200 SR with a complimentary highway Miqat stop, Madinah from 500 SR, Taif from 400 SR and Yanbu from 550 SR.

Is it cheaper than Careem or Uber?

For one or two travellers, Careem/Uber can be cheaper but are not door-to-door and surge at peak arrivals; for luggage, families, groups and business travel our fixed private transfer is simpler, flight-tracked and fully inclusive.

Jeddah Airport Taxi - Fixed Fares from 125 SR

Fare 2026 - Jeddah Airport Taxi (JED) Fixed Rates

Fixed one-way per-vehicle rates from Jeddah Airport (JED) to airport-area hotels, the Corniche and Jeddah districts, universities, business and industrial areas, Obhur, KAUST, King Abdullah Economic City, Rabigh, and the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Every fare includes live flight tracking, luggage help and tolls. Meet & greet with a printed name plate at arrivals is available for 50 SR. Pickup waiting is free for the first 40 minutes; beyond that, waiting is billed at the vehicle’s hourly rate – no meter, no surge.

Destination	Distance	Sedan	Staria	Hiace	GMC	GMC XL	Coaster
Airport-area hotels	~5 km	125 SR	175	250	250	300	450
Jeddah city, Corniche & universities (KAU, Effat, Dar Al-Hekma)	~20-30 km	150 SR	200	300	300	350	400
Obhur & north-coast resorts	~40 km	175 SR	225	325	325	400	450
Jeddah industrial areas (1st/2nd & Sulaymaniyah)	~35-45 km	175 SR	225	325	325	400	450
KAUST / Thuwal	~80-85 km	250 SR	350	450	500	550	650
King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC)	~90 km	250 SR	350	450	500	550	650
Rabigh (incl. Petro Rabigh)	~110-130 km	300 SR	400	500	550	600	700
Makkah	~100 km	200 SR	300	400	450	500	600
Taif	~170-200 km	400 SR	550	650	750	800	900
Yanbu	~300-330 km	550 SR	750	800	1,000	1,100	1,100
Madinah	~420 km	500 SR	600	750	950	1,050	1,250

Available Vehicles - Jeddah Airport Transfers

Sedan - from 125 SR

Staria - from 175 SR

Hiace - from 250 SR

GMC - from 250 SR

GMC XL - from 300 SR

Coaster - from 400 SR

Jeddah Airport (JED): Terminals & Destinations

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is Saudi Arabia’s flagship international gateway and the main arrival point for Hajj and Umrah – around 19 km north of central Jeddah, serving more than 35 million passengers a year across four terminals.

Terminals at JED

Terminal 1 (New International Terminal) – all international airlines outside Saudia; opened 2022, the largest terminal in the Kingdom
Terminal 2 – international and domestic low-cost (flynas, flyadeal)
North Terminal – seasonal Hajj and Umrah flights
South Terminal – domestic (Saudia and legacy carriers)

We cover every terminal; your driver monitors your flight and meets you in arrivals with a printed name plate.

Where we drive you

Airport-area hotels right at the terminal fence, the Corniche hotel strip (North and Central Corniche, Al-Balad waterfront) and districts across Jeddah, and the city’s universities – King Abdulaziz University (KAU), University of Jeddah, Effat, Dar Al-Hekma. Business and industry: the Al-Salamah quarter, Jeddah 1st & 2nd Industrial Cities and Sulaymaniyah. North on the coast: Obhur resorts and marinas, KAUST & Thuwal, King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and Rabigh / Petro Rabigh. East and beyond: the holy corridor to Makkah, then Taif, Yanbu and Madinah.

Good to Know for Your Jeddah Airport Transfer

Distances run from ~5 km (airport-area hotels) to ~420 km (Madinah). The Corniche is 20-30 km away (30-40 minutes), the industrial areas and Obhur about 35-45 km, KAUST ~80 km (roughly 1h10), King Abdullah Economic City ~90 km, and Makkah ~100 km (60-90 minutes). Your driver tracks your flight live and waits free for the first 40 minutes; after that, waiting is billed at the vehicle’s hourly rate. Every fare is fixed and includes meet & greet, luggage help, tolls and, on Makkah-bound runs, a complimentary highway Miqat stop.

Jeddah Airport Taxi vs Careem, Uber & the Official Rank

Option	Time	Notes
Ziyarah Taxi private	20–40 min to the Corniche	Fixed from 125 SR, meet & greet, flight tracking, 40-min free wait, door-to-door, 24/7
Careem / Uber	20–45 min	Surge at peak arrivals, pickup-zone walk, no name-board meet & greet
Official airport rank	20–60 min	Metered, queue-dependent, no pre-booking or flight tracking
SAPTCO intercity bus	40–90 min + walk	Cheap to Makkah/Madinah/Taif but fixed stops and luggage onboard — not door-to-door

The Haramain High-Speed Railway serves Jeddah (Al-Sulimaniyah) city station, a further taxi ride from the airport — our door-to-door transfer covers the same corridor without the extra leg.

How to Book Your Jeddah Airport Taxi

Booking takes under a minute:

Send a WhatsApp message with your flight number, terminal, arrival time and destination in Jeddah, Makkah or Madinah.
Get an instant fixed quote for your vehicle — from 125 SR.
Meet your driver in the arrivals hall with a printed name plate. We track your flight and adjust for delays.
Enjoy the ride door-to-door. Pay on arrival — cash or card. Corporate invoicing available.

Why Book Your Jeddah Airport Taxi With Ziyarah?

Fixed prices from 125 SR — no meter, no surge, all-inclusive.
Full fleet, published rates — Sedan to 19-seat Coaster across an 11-destination grid; most competitors never publish a fare table.
Every terminal covered — T1 (new International), T2, North and South.
Meet & greet (50 SR add-on) + live flight tracking — delays never cost you the ride.
Umrah gateway — Makkah from 200 SR and Madinah from 500 SR, with a complimentary highway Miqat stop on Makkah runs.
Academic corridor — KAU, University of Jeddah, Effat and Dar Al-Hekma in the city, plus KAUST & Thuwal at 250 SR for faculty, research visitors and conferences.
Business & industrial — Al-Salamah, Jeddah 1st & 2nd Industrial Cities, KAEC and Petro Rabigh, with monthly corporate invoicing.
Coastal north — Obhur resorts and marinas at 175 SR, with the Juhfah Miqat on the north-coast pilgrim route.
24/7 booking — WhatsApp, call or the website, any hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a taxi from Jeddah Airport?
Fixed fares start from 125 SR for airport-area hotels, 150 SR to the city and Corniche, 175 SR to Obhur and the industrial areas, 250 SR to KAUST and King Abdullah Economic City, 300 SR to Rabigh, 200 SR to Makkah and 500 SR to Madinah – per vehicle, not per person.
How long does it take from JED to the city and the Corniche?
About 20–40 minutes depending on your destination and traffic — the airport is around 19 km north of central Jeddah.
Which terminals do you cover?
All four — T1 (new International Terminal), T2, the North Terminal (seasonal Hajj) and the South Terminal (domestic).
Do you meet me at arrivals?
Yes — your driver waits in arrivals with a printed name plate and tracks your flight live.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your driver monitors the flight and adjusts pickup automatically — free for the first 40 minutes; after that, waiting is billed at the vehicle’s hourly rate.
Do you serve KAUST, KAEC and the universities?
Yes — King Abdulaziz University, University of Jeddah, Effat and Dar Al-Hekma in the city (150 SR), and KAUST/Thuwal and King Abdullah Economic City (250 SR) with vehicle options for luggage, labs and delegations.
Can you drive us from JED to Makkah or Madinah?
Yes — Makkah from 200 SR with a complimentary highway Miqat stop, Madinah from 500 SR, Taif from 400 SR and Yanbu from 550 SR.
Is it cheaper than Careem or Uber?
For one or two travellers, Careem/Uber can be cheaper but are not door-to-door and surge at peak arrivals; for luggage, families, groups and business travel our fixed private transfer is simpler, flight-tracked and fully inclusive.

Related Ziyarah Taxi Services

Jeddah Airport to Hotel Taxi — door-to-door to your hotel
Jeddah Airport to Makkah Taxi — the Umrah corridor
Jeddah Airport to Madinah Taxi — the holy city run
Jeddah Airport to Taif Taxi — the Al-Hada mountain route
Jeddah Taxi Service — local travel in Jeddah
Jeddah to Makkah Taxi — within the holy corridor
All Fares — intercity fare guides

Ready to Book Your Jeddah Airport Taxi?

Fixed fares from 125 SR, meet & greet at all four JED terminals, live flight tracking and complimentary Miqat stops on Makkah runs. Send us your flight details and your driver will be waiting.