What are the emergency numbers in Jeddah?

Police, ambulance, fire: 911; Without a Saudi SIM: 112.

Which airport serves Jeddah?

King Abdulaziz International (Jeddah) (JED), 20 km from the centre.

Practical essentials for visiting Jeddah, KSA. Every fact links to an official or government source.

Haramain High Speed Railway (via SAR) — trains to Makkah and Madinah. Official site ↗
SAPTCO — city and intercity buses. Official site ↗

JED · King Abdulaziz International (Jeddah) — 20 km from the centre (straight line) · Website ↗ · Directions ↗

Distances are straight-line from the city centre; road distance is longer.

Month	Avg high	Avg low	Humidity	Rain
Jan	28°C	20°C	62%	22 mm
Feb	28°C	20°C	60%	9 mm
Mar	30°C	21°C	61%	7 mm
Apr	32°C	24°C	58%	7 mm
May	35°C	26°C	58%	0 mm
Jun	35°C	27°C	59%	0 mm
Jul	37°C	28°C	56%	0 mm
Aug	36°C	29°C	64%	1 mm
Sep	35°C	28°C	69%	0 mm
Oct	34°C	26°C	68%	3 mm
Nov	32°C	24°C	65%	42 mm
Dec	30°C	22°C	61%	17 mm

comfortable (avg high 32°C or below) · very hot (avg high 38°C or above)

Ramadan — Feb 9, 2027 – Mar 9, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Saudi Founding Day — Feb 22, 2027
Eid al-Fitr — Mar 10, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Arafat Day — May 16, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Eid al-Adha — May 17, 2027 – May 19, 2027 (expected; depends on moon sighting)
Saudi National Day — Sep 23, 2027

Dress modestly in public: men and women should cover shoulders and knees; avoid tight or revealing clothing.
Women are not required to wear an abaya or headscarf as visitors, except at mosques.
Respect prayer times and Ramadan rules on eating and drinking in public during daylight.

Entry rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the official portals before you book.

Saudi riyal (SAR). Pegged to the US dollar at SAR 3.75 = US$1.

Tipping is generally appreciated but not expected.

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026. Always confirm with the official source before you travel.