Getting To Jeddah

Jeddah, the commercial hub of Saudi Arabia, is nestled in the eastern shore of the Red Sea. The ancient city cherishes a history that dates back to 697 AD. But there are certain characteristics which keeps Jeddah apart from the Middle East cities. The city's economy has been boosted by the petrodollars but it still retains the charm and glory of its quintessential past. The city enjoys a multi cultural and multi ethnic ambiance and a liberal outlook rarely observed among the Middle-East countries. Jeddah Travel Guide provides the tourists with the information on the various modes of getting to Jeddah.

Jeddah, fondly called the Bride of the Red Sea, is the most important seaport of the country. Jeddah Sea port or Jeddah Islamic seaport serves as the gateway to the holy Islamic destinations of Mecca and Medina. Both the cities are located at a distance that can be accessed in a few hours. During the holy occasion of Hajj, getting to Jeddah becomes an event by itself. Pilgrims and tourists from all part of the globe swarm to the city. Moreover 59% of the country's imports by sea are being done by the Jeddah seaport.

Another way of Getting to Jeddah is by the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah. Most of the foreign tourists getting in Jeddah are served by this airport. There are special terminals reserved for the time of Hajj. While visiting Jeddah city from the airport, you can avail taxis or cars.

There are railway services in Saudi Arabia that connects Riyadh and Dammam and some other cities. The train service is not up to the mark, but measures are taken to improve the condition. There is being projects taken up to connect Jeddah directly with other cities by train.

Saudi Public Transport Co. (SAPTCO) is the national bus service in the country. The bus service is ideal for intra-city journey along with inter-city conveyance. The buses are mostly air-conditioned and run through Riyadh to Al Khabor to Jeddah. The road condition of Saudi Arabia being satisfactory, going to Jeddah by bus could be a viable option.

While in the city, getting around in Jeddah is delightful because of the pretty picture that the city poses and also the improved way of conveyance. You can avail cars or buses or taxi. All these are mostly inexpensive modes of conveyance.