King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) serves Jeddah. North of Jeddah, about 19 km from the centre; the pilgrims' gateway to Makkah. Travelers from Iraq reach it on flights from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah. Compare fares and book on RideFly.
Location
North of Jeddah, about 19 km from the centre; the pilgrims' gateway to Makkah.
Getting around
Buses, licensed transport and taxis take you to Makkah (about 80 km) and around Jeddah.
Flights to and from this airport
- Baghdad – Jeddah flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Najaf – Jeddah flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Basra – Jeddah flights — Connecting flights · Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas
- Erbil – Jeddah flights — from 6 hours 5 minutes with a connection (the shortest we found for 20 Oct 2026) · Connecting flights · Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, AJet, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Oman Air
- Sulaymaniyah – Jeddah flights — from 7 hours 45 minutes with a connection (the shortest we found for 13 Oct 2026) · Connecting flights · Turkish Airlines, AJet, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Emirates, flydubai, Saudia
Airlines on these routes
Saudia, Iraqi Airways, flynas, Air Arabia, Turkish Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir, AJet, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Oman Air, Gulf Air, flydubai
FAQ
What is the Jeddah airport code?
The IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport is JED — the code printed on the ticket and used in booking systems.
Where is King Abdulaziz International Airport?
North of Jeddah, about 19 km from the centre; the pilgrims' gateway to Makkah.
How do I get from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jeddah?
Buses, licensed transport and taxis take you to Makkah (about 80 km) and around Jeddah.
Are there flights from Iraq to Jeddah?
Yes, from Baghdad, Najaf, Basra, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah. Search on RideFly to see available flights and live fares.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Jeddah?
Connecting flights; the time depends on the connection.
