Jeddah (JED)
- 85–95 km to Makkah (Highway 40); 1–1.5 hours with traffic.
- Taxi 180–300 SAR (typically 250), Uber/Careem 200–280 SAR.
- Haramain train 65 SAR (34 SAR in the campaign); a taxi from the station to the hotel is required.
- Terminal 1 is international; Terminal N for Hajj/Umrah.
Madinah (MED)
- 20 km to the Prophet's Mosque; 20–30 minutes.
- Official taxi to the Haram 75 SAR (sedan), 90 SAR (large vehicle).
- Uber/Careem 50–90 SAR.
- Smaller terminal; procedures are faster.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport should I land at?
If you are starting from Makkah, JED is more suitable; if starting from Madinah, MED is more suitable. If you are combining the two cities, you can land at one and return from the other.