King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide
King Abdulaziz International Airport is the airport for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and carries the codes JED (IATA) and OEJN (ICAO). The airport lies at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m) and runs on Asia/Riyadh time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time. Use the arrivals and departures pages to check today's flights at King Abdulaziz International Airport, or search directly for a flight number.
Live Air Traffic
Every tracked flight due to land at King Abdulaziz International Airport today appears on the arrivals page, with its origin, scheduled and estimated times and current status; outbound flights are on the departures page. Both update continuously in the airport's local time. Missing a flight you expected? Check the exact flight number with the airline, because codeshare flights are listed under the operating carrier's number.
Airport information
| Airport code | OEJN |
|---|---|
| IATA | JED |
| Type | International airport |
| City | Jeddah |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Elevation | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.6802, 39.1574 |
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) — Live Flight Status & Airport Guide on Google Maps
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Key facts about King Abdulaziz International Airport
You will find King Abdulaziz International Airport at 21.6802, 39.1574, at an elevation of 48 ft (15 m) above sea level. There are three runways on the field, and the assigned runway can make a real difference to taxi times between touchdown and gate. Passenger facilities centre on Terminal 1 (2019) and the North Terminal, plus the dedicated Hajj Terminal that can hold 80,000 pilgrims. The airport keeps Asia/Riyadh time. Tracking a flight from another time zone? The times on this page are the airport's local time, not yours.
Passenger statistics and history
In 2023, King Abdulaziz International handled 53.4 million passengers, making it Saudi Arabia's busiest airport and one of the busiest in the Middle East, with a unique role in the annual Hajj pilgrimage. It opened in 1981 and is the hub of Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal. Traffic figures move from year to year, so read that number as an indication of scale rather than a live count.
Getting to King Abdulaziz International Airport
The airport is roughly 21 km (13 mi) from the centre of Jeddah, measured in a straight line. The Haramain High Speed Railway serves the airport via a branch line; central Jeddah lies about 19 km (12 mi) to the south. Whatever your transport, confirm your terminal before leaving; and if you are picking someone up, track the inbound flight on this site first: you want to arrive when the aircraft actually lands, not when it was scheduled to.
Frequently asked questions about King Abdulaziz International Airport flight status
How do I check King Abdulaziz International Airport arrivals today?
Open the live arrivals page. It lists the flights due to land at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) today with their scheduled and estimated arrival times and current status, updated continuously in the airport's local time.
How do I check King Abdulaziz International Airport departures today?
The live departures page shows today's outbound flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport, each with its destination, scheduled and estimated departure time and current status. Gate and terminal details appear where the airport publishes them.
Is my flight to or from King Abdulaziz International Airport on time?
Search for your flight number on this site. The status label tells you at a glance (scheduled, en route, delayed, landed, cancelled or diverted), and the estimated times reflect the latest available data. For rebooking or gate changes, the airline remains the authoritative source.
Does King Abdulaziz International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
It does: the OurAirports reference data lists King Abdulaziz International Airport with scheduled service. Schedules change with the seasons, so check the current boards or the airline for what flies today.
What do the codes JED and OEJN mean?
They are two identifiers for the same airport. JED is the IATA code for King Abdulaziz International Airport: the short code you see on tickets and baggage tags. OEJN is its ICAO code, used in flight plans and air-traffic operations.
What time zone is King Abdulaziz International Airport in?
King Abdulaziz International Airport runs on Asia/Riyadh time; every time on this page is shown in the airport's local time.