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How to get fromGassim Airport (ELQ) to Meccaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Mecca by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane ELQ - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 24m
    SAR 467–775

  2. Drive 805.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Meccacar car 805.6 km
    9h 22m
    SAR 169–244

  3. Bus, train via Medina

    1. Take the bus from Buraydah to Madinahbus bus
    2. Take the train from Madinah to Makkahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    9h 58m
    SAR 385–682

  4. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane ELQ - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    7h 25m
    SAR 654–1,168

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buraydah Bus Stn to Jeddah Train Stnbus bus
    2. Take the train from Al-Sulimaniyah Jeddah station to Makkahtrain train Haramain High Speed
    17h 53m
    SAR 395–564

Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Gassim Airport (ELQ), Saudi Arabia and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Mecca. However, you can fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Makkah via Buraydah, Madinah, Al Salam Gate, Al Areed Dist., and Madinah in around 9h 58m.

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