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The gateway to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is well equipped for the millions of Muslim pilgrims who visit the city during the Hajj. The ancient city of Jeddah is also considered as the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. One of the premier tourist spots in the continent the city boasts of a large network of transportation which connects the city to other parts of the country and the world. One of the chief entry points to the city is the Jeddah International Airport which is one of the main air terminals in the country. Known as King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Jeddah International Airport is the third largest air terminal in Saudi Arabia. Inaugurated on 1981, the International Airport at Jeddah include four separate terminals - - North Terminal: This is exclusively for the international airlines. - South Terminal: Exclusively for the domestic and international flights of Saudi Arabian Airlines - Hajj Terminal: Open only during the Hajj season, this is for the convenience of the millions and millions of pilgrims who throng the city on their way to the holy cities. The terminal also boasts of a mosque which has a capacity of 80,000. - Royal Terminal: The latest addition to the International Airport in Jeddah, this is an exclusive facility for the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and the visiting Heads of States from across the country. The terminal also includes a parade ground that can host a ceremonies and international functions. The Jeddah International Airport is considered as the fourth largest Airport in the world. It is spread over an area of 100 acres. The International Airport in Jeddah has been under expansion since 2000 and is scheduled to be completed by 2010. The current expansion project of the Jeddah International Airport includes the construction of two new terminals and plans for an extension of the southern terminal. The airport authorities also want to upgrade the air and land infrastructure. Today, the International Airport of Jeddah serves a total of 10 million passengers every year but with the extension plans the Airport capacity will be extended to around 15 millions. Few of the international flights that make a stop at the Jeddah International Airport are: - Air India
- Air France
- Emirates
- Gulf Air
- Kuwait Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Singapore Airlines
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