Jeddah cruise port guide

Saudi Arabia · Ships call at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ships use the cruise terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, with a shuttle inside the port. Al-Balad, the old town, is 15 to 20 minutes away. King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 30 km north, 30 to 45 minutes by taxi.

Getting to the ship in Jeddah

Ships leave from Jeddah Islamic Port cruise terminal, Jeddah Islamic Port, Jeddah. (Source: CruiseDig)

Airports

JED · King Abdulaziz International Airport
About 19 miles to the port, 30–45 minutes by car. (Source: CruiseDig)

Rideshare, taxi and transit

A taxi from the airport costs about $25 to $40. A shuttle runs inside the port. (Source: CruiseDig)

Parking

Prices and drive times were checked in October 2026 and change. Allow extra time on busy sailing days.

What cruisers do in Jeddah

What cruisers do the day before boarding or after getting off, collected in October 2026. Each item links to where it came from.

Al-Balad
Jeddah’s historic quarter of coral-stone houses, a UNESCO World Heritage site, 15 to 20 minutes from the terminal.
On your own
Source: CruiseSheet
King Fahd’s Fountain
One of the tallest fountains in the world, best seen from the Corniche at night.
On your own
Source: CruiseSheet

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