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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Meccaby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Mecca by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Jeddah, bus

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane LGW - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    SAR 848–2,276

  2. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane LGW - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    14h 45m
    SAR 1,096–2,889

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jeddah, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane LHR - JED
    3. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 31m
    SAR 1,188–2,907

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10hAverage Duration
TicketSAR 748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,814.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport 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 fly to Taif Regional Airport (TIF), take the taxi to Ta'if Bus Station, then take the bus to Makkah Bus Stn.

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