King Abdulaziz International Airport (IATA: JED, ICAO: OEJN) is more than Jeddah’s air gateway: it is one of the principal aviation doors to Makkah and Madinah, giving the airport an especially important role during Hajj and Umrah. Opened in 1981, KAIA combines a major international aviation hub with dedicated pilgrimage facilities and the Haramain High Speed Railway connection. The airport is operated by Jeddah Airports Company and serves Jeddah and the wider western region of Saudi Arabia.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport name | King Abdulaziz International Airport |
| Common name | Jeddah Airport / KAIA |
| IATA code | JED |
| ICAO code | OEJN |
| Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| Serves | Jeddah, Makkah and the surrounding western region |
| Opened | 31 May 1981 |
| Airport operator | Jeddah Airports Company (JEDCO) |
| Official website | https://www.kaia.sa/ |
| Official airport contact number | +966 9200 11233 |
| Official email | customer.care@jeddahairports.sa |
| Airport address | King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah 21442, Saudi Arabia |
| Wikipedia page | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Abdulaziz_International_Airport |
| Passenger traffic | 53.4 million passengers in 2025, according to the airport’s official website. |
| Emergency assistance at KAIA | +966 9200 11233 — the airport’s Passenger Guide identifies this as its emergency helpline. |
| Police emergency | 911 |
| Fire emergency | 996 |
| Ambulance emergency | 998 |
The airport code is JED for IATA purposes, while its ICAO code is OEJN.
The airport is located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is an important arrival point for travellers heading onward to Makkah and other destinations in western Saudi Arabia.
Yes. Saudi aviation information lists airport administration, customs and immigration, health and sanitation, air traffic services and fueling as operating H24.
Yes. Terminal 1 is connected to the Haramain High Speed Railway, allowing passengers to continue their journey by high-speed rail.
Yes. The airport has dedicated Hajj & Umrah facilities, including services for Zamzam water and pilgrimage-related passenger processing.
KAIA lists medical centers and clinics in its passenger facilities, with emergency and first-aid services available in Terminal 1, the North Terminal and the Hajj & Umrah Terminal.
If baggage has an airline baggage tag, passengers should normally contact the airline or its baggage service. For other belongings lost inside the airport, KAIA provides Lost & Found procedures and directs valuable items to airport police.
Yes. KAIA states that reliable, high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport.
The most reliable source is the airport’s official Flights section, where passengers can search by flight number, city or airline.
Check KAIA arrivals and departures
For general questions, feedback and assistance, KAIA lists +966 9200 11233 and customer.care@jeddahairports.sa through its official contact channels.