Why KAEC residents take a private car to Makkah
Plenty of people living and working in King Abdullah Economic City head to Makkah for Umrah or to pray at the Haram over the weekend. The train is an option, but it means reaching the station at a fixed time and then finding another ride from the Makkah station to your hotel. With Mishwar Al Haramain the car collects you from your door in KAEC or from your hotel there, and drops you at your hotel in Makkah or the closest permitted point to the Haram, with your bags and children, at the hour you choose.
The road in brief
The car heads south from KAEC on the highway towards Jeddah, then takes the road to Makkah, usually without going through central Jeddah traffic. The trip is longer than a Jeddah to Makkah run, so plan for roughly two hours or a little more, depending on traffic and the checkpoints at the entrances to Makkah.
A note on ihram
KAEC lies near Rabigh, and where you enter ihram depends on your situation: a resident, or someone who forms the intention for Umrah while already in KAEC, is in a different position from a traveller who came from beyond the miqat intending Umrah. If you are unsure where you should enter ihram, ask someone knowledgeable you trust before the trip, and if you need a stop on the way for any reason, tell us when booking.
Fare
This route is not in our published fare table, so we confirm the fare for each trip on WhatsApp before you book. It is for the whole car, not per passenger, it is fixed once confirmed, and you pay on arrival with no prepayment for normal bookings. To compare with published Makkah routes, see the fare guide.
Which car to book
| Passengers and luggage | Category |
|---|---|
| One or two people with a small weekend bag | Sedan |
| A family with children, a stroller and bags | Family SUV/Van |
| Guests, or anyone wanting a higher category | VIP |
The return trip
Many customers book both directions together: out on Thursday, back after Friday prayer or two days later. If you send the return time with your first booking, we will have a driver at your Makkah hotel at the agreed time. For getting around Makkah between your hotel and the Haram or nearby mosques, see the Makkah taxi page.
How to book
- Send your KAEC address (district name or a map pin) to WhatsApp +966582918075.
- Add your hotel name in Makkah and the departure time.
- Include the number of passengers and bags.
- You receive a confirmation with the fixed fare and the driver’s arrival time.
If you are starting in Jeddah rather than KAEC, the right page is taxi from Jeddah to Makkah.
KAEC to Makkah questions
Can you pick me up from the KAEC train station?
Yes, the pickup can be the station or any address in the city.
Can you drop me right at the Haram?
The driver takes you to your hotel or the nearest point cars are allowed to reach, since some roads around the Haram are closed to vehicles at peak times.