Jeddah

About

Jeddah lies on the Red Sea coast in the Hijaz region of Saudi Arabia. It serves as a governorate, is the largest city in Mecca Province, and, after the capital Riyadh, ranks as the country's second-largest city. Jeddah is the commercial center of the country. The exact date of its founding is unknown, but its prominence grew in 647 when the Caliph Uthman made it a travel hub serving Muslim travelers going to the holy city of Mecca for Islamic pilgrimage. Since that time, Jeddah has served as a gateway for millions of pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia.

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The next week in Jeddah

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Airports near Jeddah

1 commercial airport within 100 km. Closest is King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) at 15 km.

Getting around Jeddah

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