How to get to Jeddah for the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2025. Advice about flights & getting to Jeddah Circuit.
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Saudi Arabia’s second largest city, Jeddah is well-connected to the rest of the Middle East. And thanks to it’s location near the holy city of Mecca, it’s also a major year-round hub for pilgrims from all around the world. Jeddah Corniche Circuit is located in the Corniche area, around 20km north of the vibrant city. We recommend staying to the north of the city center during your trip to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as this is where the best hotels in Jeddah are located, plus it is more convenient for accessing the circuit.
Airports Near Jeddah Corniche Circuit
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the closest airport to Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The airport is just 15km and less than a half hour drive from the track. The airport offers direct flights to many cities around the globe and is a major hub for the Kingdom’s national airline Saudia. Jeddah’s airport also connects to regional hubs with popular local airlines. Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways all operate flights to and from Jeddah. JED airport is the busiest in Saudi Arabia, serving upward of 40 million passengers per year – many of whom arrive around Hajj, the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, which is located 100km east of the airport. The airport has a dedicated Hajj Terminal for this purpose. In 2025, Haji takes place from June 4-9.
Saudi Arabia Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) offers public transport links between the airport and the city centre, but it’s easier and still quite cheap to take a taxi or Uber to your hotel.
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How to Get to Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Public Transport
Public transport routes within the city of Jeddah are not well developed. We recommend avoiding the use of public transport where possible. Be aware that the event is still in its infancy and existing public transport routes may be disrupted over the race weekend.
Taxi or Ride Sharing
The most convenient way of getting to the circuit is by taking a taxi or ride share. Uber is the cheapest way to get around in Jeddah. English is widely spoken, so the language barrier is unlikely to be too much of an issue. Traditional taxi services are also available. When taking a local taxi, make sure you negotiate your fare before your journey and ensure the driver is using the meter. Staff at your hotel will be able to help you with reputable taxi firms. Please note that the venue’s perimeter is closed to traffic over the race weekend. The taxi pick up/drop off point is located near Red Sea Mall before midnight and near the concert area (Red Parking zone) after midnight.
Car
If you have an International Driving Permit (IDP), you will be able to rent a car during your trip to Saudi Arabia. While road signs feature directions in English, local driving standards may take a while to get accustomed to. Road design is also quite different in Jeddah, with the majority of left-hand turns replaced instead by a u-turn system. Traffic can also become quite congested when leaving the circuit at the end of each day. As a result, we recommend letting someone else do the driving. If you are determined to drive yourself, well-known car rental companies such as Enterprise, Europcar and Kayak all have a presence at the airport. Unsurprisingly, petrol is very cheap in Saudi Arabia. It’s currently priced at around 2.33 SAR ($0.62 USD) per liter.
