Nestled in the heart of Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is one of the busiest airports in Saudi Arabia. It is spread across an area of 105 square kilometres.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is one of the busiest aviation hubs in the country with passenger traffic of more than 41 million annually. It features all the basic amenities such as on-site parking, restaurants, and lounges among others to meet the requirements of all passengers.
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is connected to the city centre by all modes of transport.
General Information about King Abdulaziz International Airport
The following table is an overview of JED Airport indicated below:
| Airport | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | General Authority of Civil Aviation |
| Built In (Year) | 1981 |
| Serves | Jeddah and Mecca, Saudi Arabia |
| Hub for | Flyadeal, Flynas, Saudia |
| King Abdulaziz Airport Code | JED |
| King Abdulaziz Airport Terminals | 4 |
| King Abdulaziz Airport Runway | 3 |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport Coordinates | 21°40′46″N 039°09′24″E |
| King Abdulaziz Airport Address | M5M8+5M King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah Saudi Arabia |
| Official Website | https://gaca.gov.sa/web/en-gb/airport/king-abdulaziz-international-airport |
| Official Phone Number | 966 9200 11233 |
| Elevation | 15 m / 48 ft |
King Abdulaziz Airport Code
King Abdulaziz Airport code is JED. This airport got its IATA code from Jeddah city that it primarily serves. The elevation of the airport above sea level is 15 meters.
| IATA CODE | JED |
| ICAO CODE | OEJN |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 670 |
| COUNTRY CODE | SAU |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | JED |
King Abdulaziz Airport Map
The King Abdulaziz Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
King Abdulaziz Airport Terminals (JED)
King Abdulaziz Airport (JED) has two passenger terminals with a capacity to handle millions of passengers from all over the world.
Haji Terminal:
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) features a dedicated terminal for the pilgrims travelling from all over the world to the holy city of Mecca. Designed by Fazlur Rahman Khan, Haji Terminal earns a reputation for its tent-like roof structures. This air-conditioned building handles only baggage and custom facilities.
North Terminal:
This facility is used for all international airlines.
South Terminal:
South Terminal is reportedly closed for all operations.
King Abdulaziz International Airport Runways (JED)
King Abdulaziz Airport (JED) has three runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 16C-34C | 10,825 ft | 197 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 16R-34L | 12,467 ft | 197 ft | Concrete | Yes |
| 16L-34R | 13,123 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
These runways handle 340,333 aircraft movements annually.
Nearest Airports to King Abdulaziz International Airport JED
Some of the closest airports to JED Airport are:
- Taif Regional Airport – 196 km
- Yanbu Airport – 344 km
Airlines Operating from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
The following airlines operate from King Abdulaziz Airport:
- Aegean Airlines
- Afriqiyah Airways
- Air Algerie
- Air Arabia
- AirAsia X
- Airblue
- Air Cairo
- Air China
- AnadoluJet
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
- Azerbaijan Airlines
- Batik Air
- Biman Bangladesh
- Citillink
- Daallo Airlines
