Jeddah to Makkah & Madinah: Airport Transfer & Ziyarats

How do you get from Jeddah airport to the holy cities without arranging it yourself?

You're picked up at Jeddah airport and driven to your Makkah hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. During your stay, you visit five major holy sites including the Cave of Hira and Mount Arafat. After Makkah, you're transferred to Madinah (4–5 hours) and visit six more sites including Quba Mosque and Mount Uhud. Finally, the driver takes you to Madinah airport for your flight. Everything is arranged. You just show up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Makkah

• Arrive at Jeddah Airport
• Meet driver at meeting point
• Assist with luggage
• Transfer to hotel in Makkah

Day 2: Makkah holy sites tour

• Visit Masjid Aisha (Miqat)
• Visit Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira)
• Visit Jabal Thawr
• Visit Mina, Muzdalifah, Mount Arafat
• Visit Masjid al-Jinn

Day 3: Transfer to Madinah and ziyarats

• Transfer from Makkah hotel to Madinah hotel
• Visit Quba Mosque
• Visit Qiblatain Mosque
• Visit Mount Uhud
• Visit Shuhada Uhud Cemetery
• Visit Seven Mosques (Sab’ah Masajid)

Day 4: Departure from Madinah

• Transfer from Madinah hotel to Madinah Airport

The experience

The drive from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Makkah takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic. A driver meets you at arrivals, helps with luggage, and takes you straight to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. No negotiating at the curb, no waiting for a shared shuttle. Just a fixed pickup and a clear route. After your stay in Makkah, the same service transfers you to Madinah, a journey of roughly 4 to 5 hours on the highway. At the end, you're dropped at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport for your departure.

The Jeddah to Makkah and Madinah transfer includes visits to important Islamic historical sites in both cities. In Makkah, you'll visit Jabal al-Nour (the Cave of Hira), Masjid Aisha, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Muzdalifah, and Mount Arafat. In Madinah, the stops include Quba Mosque, Qiblatain Mosque, Mount Uhud, the Shuhada Uhud Cemetery, and the Seven Mosques. These ziyarats (holy site visits) are built into the service, so you're not arranging separate tours or hiring additional guides: the driver coordinates the stops during your transfers between cities.

After you book, you'll receive a confirmation voucher with pickup instructions and contact details for a local coordinator who's available during your journey. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces work for travelers with mobility needs. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a pram or stroller. The service is designed around the rhythm of your Umrah. You focus on worship, and the transportation and site visits happen around it.

What’s included

• Private transportation from King Abdulaziz International Airport to your Makkah hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.
• visits to five holy sites in Makkah (Jabal al-Nour, Masjid Aisha, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Muzdalifah, and Mount Arafat).
• transfer from Makkah hotel to Madinah hotel.
• visits to six holy sites in Madinah (Quba Mosque, Qiblatain Mosque, Mount Uhud, Shuhada Uhud Cemetery, and the Seven Mosques).
• final transfer from Madinah hotel to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
• airport and departure tax.
• local coordinator contact details.

Options for this experience

4 options

CamryUp to 3 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included with the Toyota Camry or Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai StariaUp to 7 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included with the Hyundai Staria

HiAceUp to 10 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included with the HiAce

GMCUp to 7 per booking · No fixed timePickup is included with the GMC

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TREVOPEDIA

Is this one for you?Built for pilgrims completing Umrah who need reliable transportation between airports and hotels without arranging multiple bookings. The service handles both the transfers and the ziyarat stops, so you move through the holy cities without managing logistics.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Jeddah airport to Makkah?

About 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic conditions.

How long does the transfer from Makkah to Madinah take?

Approximately 4 to 5 hours via highway.

Which holy sites do you visit in Makkah?

Jabal al-Nour (Cave of Hira), Masjid Aisha, Jabal Thawr, Mina, Muzdalifah, and Mount Arafat.

Which holy sites do you visit in Madinah?

Quba Mosque, Qiblatain Mosque, Mount Uhud, Shuhada Uhud Cemetery, and the Seven Mosques.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the vehicle and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants travel on this service?

Yes, infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a pram or stroller.

What do I receive after booking?

A confirmation voucher with pickup instructions and contact details for a local coordinator to assist during your journey.

Does the price include airport fees?

Yes, airport and departure tax are included in the service.