Arrivals at Jeddah airport
Rides into Jeddah, or on to Makkah or Taif.
Taxi & Cab Services in Makkah Region
The western region that holds Makkah, Jeddah and Taif, and the busiest pilgrim and Red Sea corridor in the country.
- Capital
- Makkah (مكة المكرمة)
- Arabic name
- منطقة مكة المكرمة
- Main airports
- JED and TIF
- Ride guides
- 3 cities, 9 routes
Summary
Gulf Elite Transport arranges taxi and cab rides in Makkah Region (منطقة مكة المكرمة), including Jeddah, Makkah and Taif. The western region that holds Makkah, Jeddah and Taif, and the busiest pilgrim and Red Sea corridor in the country. Rides cover city trips, airport transfers at JED and TIF and intercity routes such as Riyadh to Jeddah and Riyadh to Makkah. Fares, journey times and availability are confirmed for each request and are not published.
Part of Taxi & Cab Services | All of Saudi Arabia
Getting around Makkah Region
Makkah Region combines the holy city of Makkah, the Red Sea port of Jeddah and the mountain resort city of Taif. Trips here are shaped by pilgrimage seasons, Jeddah's airport and port traffic, and the short, busy corridor linking Makkah and Jeddah.
Makkah Region is also written منطقة مكة المكرمة in Arabic. Its capital is Makkah (مكة المكرمة).
How people reach and cross Makkah Region
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), north of Jeddah, is the main gateway, and Taif International Airport (TIF) serves Taif. The Haramain high-speed railway links Makkah, Jeddah (including the airport) and Madinah, and the road between Jeddah and Makkah is one of the busiest in the country. A mountain road climbs from Makkah and Jeddah up to Taif.
Cities with a ride guide in Makkah Region
The regional capital is Makkah. Each guide lists the real places riders travel to.
- Jeddah (جدة)Jeddah is the Red Sea port city of Saudi Arabia and the main gateway to Makkah
- Makkah (مكة المكرمة)Makkah is the holiest city in Islam and the centre of the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages
- Taif (الطائف)Taif is a mountain city known for its cool summers, rose farms and as a summer retreat from the heat of Jeddah and Riyadh
Common ride requests in Makkah Region
City rides
Jeddah's Corniche, Al-Balad and malls, and Makkah's districts outside the Haram area.
Summer trips to Taif
Families travelling up to Al Hada and Al Shafa.
Airport transfers in Makkah Region
Intercity routes from Makkah Region
Road distances are approximate. The exact route, vehicle and fare are confirmed for each request.
Planning notes for Makkah Region
Haram access is controlled
Vehicle access near Al-Masjid al-Haram is restricted, so the drop-off point is agreed in advance. Entry to Makkah is for Muslims only.
Ramadan and Hajj are very busy
Request early in those periods. Organised pilgrim and Hajj group transport is not offered through these pages.
Neighbouring regions
Other towns in Makkah Region
Requests from other towns such as Rabigh, Al Qunfudhah, Al Jumum, Turubah and Khulais can be discussed. These towns do not have their own page yet, and availability is confirmed for each request.
How a request works
Send the details
Tell us the pickup point in Makkah Region, the destination, the date and time, and the number of passengers and bags.
We check availability
We look at whether a suitable car and driver can be arranged for that request.
You get the confirmation
The vehicle, driver details and fare are confirmed with you before you commit to anything.
Take the ride
Your driver collects you at the agreed point and takes you to your destination.
What is confirmed for each request
To keep this page accurate, the following are not published here and are agreed with you for each request.
Fares
No standard fares are published. The fare is confirmed before you commit.
Journey time
Timing depends on traffic, route and stops, so no journey time is promised in advance.
Vehicle and driver
The car type and driver are confirmed for your request.
Availability
Availability depends on the place, the date and the time of day.
Makkah Region: questions
What is the best way to get from Jeddah airport to Makkah?
Both the Haramain train and a car serve the route. We arrange rides by car, and the drop-off point near the Haram is agreed with you in advance.
Which airport serves Makkah?
Makkah has no airport of its own. Most travellers arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah.
Do you cover every town in Makkah Region?
Main cities have their own guide, and requests from other towns in the region can be discussed. Availability is confirmed for each request.
Can I travel from Makkah to another region?
Yes, intercity rides can be requested. The route, vehicle and fare are confirmed for each request.
Are taxi fares published?
No. The fare is confirmed with you before you commit, so there is no standard price list.