Private jets at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah is open around the clock, with three runways of 3,800 to 4,000 metres, customs and immigration at all hours, and a dedicated general aviation apron. Every private or charter flight needs a GACA flight authorisation applied for at least 72 hours ahead, and EASA currently advises EU operators to avoid parts of Saudi airspace and take care in the rest.
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m
- Codes
- JED · OEJN
- Business aviation handling
- Jet Aviation
Business aviation handling
Jet Aviation runs a two-storey FBO terminal. The Saudi AIP also lists Apron 16 as the dedicated general aviation apron and Apron 8 as reserved for royal and VIP aircraft.
Jet Aviation
Two-storey FBO terminal with an executive lounge, crew lounge with snooze room and prayer area. Open 24 hours. Customs and immigration on call. Domestic and international handling and line maintenance.
Worth knowing before you fly
- Allow at least 72 hours for the GACA flight authorisation, and do not treat a slot or airport approval as permission to fly.
- Customs, immigration and handling run around the clock, and there is no published curfew, so late-night arrivals are possible.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | Aerodrome, customs and immigration, air traffic control, fuel, handling and security are all H24 (Saudi AIP). Jet Aviation's Jeddah FBO is open 24 hours, seven days a week. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | Applications for non-scheduled and private flights go to GACA's Flights Authorization Department through the AJWAA platform, no less than 72 hours before the flight. A slot, airport approval or other correspondence is not permission to operate until GACA issues an official approval (Saudi AIP GEN 1.2). |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (Saudi AIP). Jet Aviation lists customs and immigration on call. |
| Slots | Slots for landing at Saudi civil airports are requested from Airport Coordination Limited (ACL). A slot is not a clearance: GACA's flight authorisation is still needed. |
| Noise and night restrictions | No curfew or night restrictions are published. Flying over Jeddah city below 5,000 ft is prohibited except for take-off and landing as ATC instructs, and jets departing runway 34L have a turn restriction. |
| Aircraft parking | Apron 16 is the dedicated general aviation apron. General aviation aircraft are guided by marshallers, and entry and exit on Apron G is with a follow-me vehicle. The AIP lists no hangar space for visiting aircraft. No business-jet parking time limits are published. |
| De-icing | Not available (NIL in the Saudi AIP). |
| Other restrictions | It cites missile and drone attacks, including on aviation infrastructure. Engines may not normally be started on stands; aircraft push back first. |
Runways
| 16C/34C | 4,000 m, asphalt |
|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 4,000 m, asphalt |
| 16R/34L | 3,800 m, asphalt |
By road
| Jeddah Islamic Port | 13 nautical miles (24 km) north of Jeddah Islamic Harbour in a straight line (Saudi AIP); no road figure published |
|---|
Flying times
| To | Distance | Light or midsize jet |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 918 nm | About 2h 25m |
| Mykonos | 1,187 nm | About 3h 00m |
| Nice | 2,063 nm | About 5h 00m |
| Geneva | 2,182 nm | About 5h 20m |
| Ibiza | 2,193 nm | About 5h 20m |
| Paris | 2,393 nm | Long-range jet |
| London | 2,569 nm | Long-range jet |
| Marrakech | 2,581 nm | Long-range jet |
| Manchester | 2,677 nm | Long-range jet |
| New York | 5,526 nm | Long-range jet |
Nearby airports
Mecca East
Rabigh
Taif
Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz
More airport guides nearby: Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport, Dubai World Central, Muscat International Airport.
Questions
Is there a private terminal at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport?
Yes. Jet Aviation runs a two-storey FBO terminal. The Saudi AIP also lists Apron 16 as the dedicated general aviation apron and Apron 8 as reserved for royal and VIP aircraft.
What are Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport's opening hours for private flights?
Aerodrome, customs and immigration, air traffic control, fuel, handling and security are all H24 (Saudi AIP). Jet Aviation's Jeddah FBO is open 24 hours, seven days a week.
Can I clear customs at Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (Saudi AIP). Jet Aviation lists customs and immigration on call.
Checked 20 October 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aimss.sans.com.sa, jetaviation.com). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
