King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)

Arrivals proceed from the aircraft jet bridge through passport control, security screening, baggage reclaim, and customs before entering the public arrival hall.

• Follow signage toward Immigration and Passport Control upon disembarking.
• Present your passport, printed or digital e-visa, and complete biometric capture (fingerprints and facial photo) at passport desks.
• Proceed through security screening for hand luggage before entering the baggage reclaim hall.
• Collect checked luggage from designated carousels in the reclaim hall.
• Pass through customs inspection; declare any currency or goods exceeding 60,000 SAR or statutory duty-free thresholds.

• Trem

  Haramain High-Speed Rail

  Direct train service connecting Terminal 1 to Jeddah Al-Sulimaniyah station, as well as Makkah and Medina.

  Tempo:

  roughly 20-30 minutes to Jeddah city stations

  Custo médio:

  typically 20-30 SAR to central Jeddah

• Aplicativo de transporte

  App-Based Rideshare

  Services like Uber and Careem operate from dedicated pick-up zones outside Terminal 1.

  Tempo:

  roughly 30-45 minutes to central Jeddah

  Custo médio:

  typically 60-110 SAR depending on destination and demand

• Táxi

  Official Airport Taxi

  Licenced airport taxis are available from designated ranks directly outside the terminal arrivals exit.

  Tempo:

  roughly 30-45 minutes to central Jeddah

  Custo médio:

  typically 70-120 SAR

• Ônibus

  Public Bus

  SAPPTCO and municipal buses connect the terminal to key urban transit hubs in Jeddah.

  Tempo:

  roughly 45-65 minutes

  Custo médio:

  typically 10-25 SAR

Passengers transferring between flights inside Terminal 1 follow transit signage without exiting through landside customs.

• Follow international-to-international or domestic connection signs immediately after disembarking.
• Pass through a security check for transit passengers before reaching the departures concourse.
• Inter-terminal transfers between Terminal 1 and North Terminal require landside transport; allow extra travel time.

Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the main passenger areas of Terminal 1.

• Select the official airport network from your device Wi-Fi settings.
• Authenticate by entering your phone number to receive an SMS verification code.
• Local SIM cards are available for purchase in the arrivals hall if SMS delivery is unsuccessful on roaming lines.

Full banking, currency exchange counters, and automated teller machines (ATMs) are located in arrivals and departures.

• ATMs accept international Visa and Mastercard debit and credit cards.
• Currency exchange desks operate in the arrivals hall for major international currencies.
• Contactless card payments are widely accepted across transport, retail, and dining outlets.

A wide variety of dining options are available both before and after security in Terminal 1.

• Options include international fast-food chains, local Middle Eastern eateries, and coffee shops.
• Most food courts landside and airside operate continuously or align with scheduled flight operations.
• Dietary requirements including halal standards apply to all food facilities.

Multiple airline and independent pay-per-use lounges operate in Terminal 1.

• Premium airline lounges serve eligible business and first-class passengers.
• Independent lounges accept select lounge membership programs or walk-in payment.
• Facilities generally offer Wi-Fi, quiet seating, hot food buffets, and shower amenities.

An in-terminal transit hotel is located in Terminal 1, with numerous international hotels situated within a short drive of the airport perimeter.

• The Aerotel Transit Hotel is located inside the secure transit area of Terminal 1 for layover passengers.
• Landside airport hotels along the main highway offer shuttle services or short taxi rides.
• Ensure you hold a valid visa if booking a hotel located landside outside the transit zone.

Baggage collection carousels are clearly signposted after passport control in the arrivals hall.

• Monitor flight display screens in the reclaim hall to locate your assigned carousel.
• Baggage trolleys are provided near the carousels for passenger use.
• Report missing or damaged luggage immediately at the airline baggage service desk in the reclaim area.

Terminal 1 provides amenities tailored for passengers travelling with young children or infants.

• Baby care rooms for feeding and changing are available adjacent to major toilet blocks.
• Stroller-friendly ramps and spacious lifts connect all passenger levels.
• Priority lanes are available at security and passport control for families with small children.

• Integrated Train Station
• Currency Exchange & ATMs
• Luggage Storage
• Prayer Rooms
• Medical Clinic
• Duty Free Shopping
• Car Rental Desks
• Telecom Service Kiosks

Número de emergência local: Dial 911 for national emergency services.

• For medical issues within the terminal, approach airport staff or visit the airport medical clinic.
• Report lost passports or security incidents to the police desk inside the terminal public hall.
• Contact your embassy or consulate in Jeddah if you require urgent diplomatic assistance.

• Verifique a validade do seu passaporte e qualquer visto, ETA ou declaração de entrada necessária.
• Confirme seu terminal de partida no seu cartão de embarque no dia anterior.
• Ative um eSIM de viagem para estar online no momento em que pousar.
• Baixe mapas offline e tire um print do endereço do seu hotel e da referência de reserva.
• Avise seu banco que você vai viajar e leve um cartão de pagamento reserva.
• Salve o número de emergência local e o contato da sua embaixada no seu telefone.
• Fotografe seu passaporte e guarde a cópia em um lugar acessível offline.
• Verifique a franquia de bagagem e quaisquer itens restritos para o seu destino.

As operações do aeroporto mudam. Sempre confirme terminais, tarifas e horários com as fontes oficiais abaixo antes de viajar.

• King Abdulaziz International Airport (official)Fonte oficial do aeroporto
• Ministry of Interior - Saudi ArabiaFonte governamental
• Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)Fonte governamental
• Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) - Haramain High Speed RailFonte oficial de transporte
• Saudi Red Crescent AuthorityFonte governamental
• Visit Saudi Official Tourism PortalFonte governamental