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Arrival airports in Saudi Arabia and departure airports in Egypt: terminals, distance to the Haramain, procedures.

JED

Distance: ~100 km to the Grand Mosque (1–1.5 h by car); a Haramain train station sits at the Terminal 1 complex.

Terminals: Terminal 1 (most international and Saudia flights), the North Terminal, and the Hajj & Umrah Terminal in season.

Tip: The airport is inside the miqat — enter Ihram on the plane.

MED

Distance: ~15–20 km to the Prophet's Mosque (20–30 min).

Terminals: One main terminal for international and domestic flights.

Tip: Start in Madinah to enter Ihram comfortably at Dhul-Hulayfah.

TIF

Distance: ~90 km to Makkah via Al-Hada or As-Sayl roads.

Terminals: Small airport, quick procedures.

Tip: Miqat: Qarn al-Manazil (As-Sayl al-Kabir).

YNB

Distance: ~230 km to Madinah.

Terminals: Limited flights from Egypt in some seasons.

Tip: Used by some low-cost carriers.

Arrival procedure

Passport control: present your passport and visa (electronic, linked to the passport); fingerprints may be taken.
Baggage claim, then customs: carry no prohibited items and declare cash above the allowed limit (SAR 60,000 or equivalent under Saudi rules).
Exit: meet your company representative, or head to the train station or official taxi ranks.

Keep your Ihram garments in hand luggage if you'll enter Ihram on the plane.
Zamzam: official 5-litre Zamzam cartons travel as checked baggage on return flights, per each airline's policy.
Buy a Saudi SIM at official airport outlets with your passport.

Last updated: 4 November 2026 — Procedures change; check the official source before travelling.