Jeddah airport is situated about 15 km northwards of the central city.It is one of the well-known cities of Saudi Arabia; is one the biggest cities in the country and mercantile capital of the country. Being the third largest airfield in the region is busiest of all.
The airport covers an area of 15 sq km. Because of Jeddah's immediacy to the Muslim’s holy city of Mecca, the airport serves as a Hajj Terminal. It is exclusively built to handle pilgrims and to contribute in the ritual which is performed annually by Muslims.
The three terminals
The two main terminals comprise of the North and South. The North terminal is meant for passengers that disembark or leave the city by all foreign airlines, while the South terminal is exclusively for passengers travelling by Saudi Airlines. The third terminal usually known as Hajj Terminal is for the pilgrims who arrives here on a Hajj visa.
What is interesting in Jeddah?
Old Jeddah is a renowned place which has Balad with a finer stability of indoor and outdoor Market. The appealing part of Balad is the outdoor side which is covered by a market area and accessed through the restored opening positioned to the right side of Queens Building. Directing immediately through the entryway there are shops to the left and right side mostly trading Arabian and Indian fashion gold jewelry.
Makkah Gate is a momentous place as well as a well-liked busy center, bordered by Mosques; recognized as Old Headquarters of the country.
Discounted car hire
To enjoy the attractions of the city at greatest, hire a car through Rental Company and extract benefit at best. Due to close proximity to Mecca and Medina it is considered a holy place. Pilgrims just have to travel 45 minutes from east Jeddah to reach Makkah where Hajj and Umrah are performed by Muslims.
It entertains millions of pilgrims each year. Nearness to Makkah allows pilgrims to visit the sacred places, including Masjid Al Haram, Grand Mosque and holy shrines of Ka’bah. Makkah Royal Hotel Clock Tower, which is considered to be the tallest tower in the world is also situated in Makkah as name impose.
There are a handful of car hire spots on hand throughout Saudi Arabia, which makes car rental with holiday autos effortless. The car rental offices at all main airports and downtown in and around its airfield, provides you with the chance and independence to discover Saudi Arabia.