King Abdulaziz International (JED)
King Abdulaziz International (JED) at a glance
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's busiest airport and the aviation gateway to Makkah, a role that makes it unique in the world: every Hajj season it processes millions of pilgrims through its purpose-built Hajj Terminal, whose tented fiberglass roof is an icon of airport architecture. The airport handled a record 49.1 million passengers in 2024 and set a new high again in 2025.
Home hub of Saudia, the airport centers on the modern Terminal 1 opened in 2019, and carries much of the weight of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aviation strategy, which targets a near-tripling of Jeddah's capacity toward 114 million passengers, giving the kingdom a Red Sea super-hub to rival the established Gulf giants.
Hub & base airlines
| Airline | Role | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Saudia | Primary hub and home base | Terminal 1 |
Terminals & infrastructure
Jeddah's airport pairs the vast glass Terminal 1, opened in 2019 with its own metro-style people mover, with the celebrated Hajj Terminal, whose Aga Khan Award-winning tent canopy of white fiberglass covers one of the largest roofed areas on Earth and can process 80,000 pilgrims at a time. Three runways and continuing expansion serve Vision 2030's target of 114 million passengers through Jeddah.Full specifications
Frequently asked questions
It is the primary gateway to Makkah, and its dedicated Hajj Terminal, under a landmark tent-roof canopy, can host 80,000 travelers at a time during the pilgrimage seasons.
Saudia, the kingdom's flag carrier, operates its main hub from Terminal 1, with low-cost sibling flyadeal alongside.
It is Saudi Arabia's busiest airport, with a record 49.1 million passengers in 2024 and another record year reported for 2025 as Vision 2030 expansion continues.