Jeddah Airport Rapid Transit: Terminal 1 to the North Terminal

Jeddah Airport Rapid Transit: Terminal 1 to the North Terminal

This is a dedicated Jeddah Airport Rapid Transit shuttle running inside King Abdulaziz International Airport, connecting Terminal 1 with the North Terminal, launched jointly by Jeddah Transport Company, Jeddah Airports Company and the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO).

An official announcement, reported in September 2025 when Jeddah Transport added its routes to Google Maps, describes the service as operating 24/7 on weekdays at a cost not exceeding SAR 20, run as a joint effort between the three organizations to give travellers more options for moving between the airport’s terminals.

This shuttle is separate from the 52 km Airport Express Route described on Jeddah Transport Company’s own Bus Network page, which connects the airport to a downtown Jeddah station as part of the wider city network; the two are different services, and this guide does not merge them.

Route Airport-Rapid-Transit Details

Outbound and Return Stops on Route Airport-Rapid-Transit

The only stops confirmed for this shuttle are its two terminals: Terminal 1 and the North Terminal, both within King Abdulaziz International Airport’s grounds. No source reviewed names any stop between them, which is consistent with this being a short, dedicated inter-terminal service rather than a longer city route.

The service description does not specify whether “24/7 on weekdays” means every day of the week or specifically the working week, so this guide preserves that exact wording rather than resolving the ambiguity. Confirm the current operating days directly in the Jeddah Buses app before relying on this service outside standard weekday hours.

Because Jeddah Transport Company has added its bus routes to Google Maps since September 2025, this shuttle should also be visible there; search for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Google Maps and look for the bus icon to see live routing and arrival information.

Fare and Payment

The fare is described as not exceeding SAR 20 in the official announcement, a nominal cost set specifically for this joint airport shuttle service rather than the standard SAR 3.45 fare used on Jeddah’s numbered city routes. Confirm the current price in the Jeddah Buses app.

How to Ride the Airport-Rapid-Transit Bus

1. Go to Terminal 1 or the North Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport.
2. Look for the shuttle’s boarding point, or check the Jeddah Buses app or Google Maps for the current pickup location.
3. Pay the fare, which the official announcement caps at SAR 20.
4. Ride directly to the other terminal; no intermediate stops are published for this service.

Frequently Asked Questions About Route Airport-Rapid-Transit

Where does the Jeddah airport rapid transit shuttle go?
It connects Terminal 1 with the North Terminal inside King Abdulaziz International Airport, according to an official announcement covering Jeddah Transport Company’s September 2025 rollout of routes on Google Maps.

Who operates the Jeddah airport rapid transit shuttle?
It is run jointly by Jeddah Transport Company, Jeddah Airports Company and SAPTCO, according to the official announcement.

How much does the Jeddah airport rapid transit shuttle cost?
Not exceeding SAR 20, according to the official announcement, a fare set specifically for this joint service rather than the standard SAR 3.45 city bus fare.

Does the Jeddah airport shuttle run all day, every day?
The official announcement describes 24/7 service on weekdays; it does not state whether the same hours apply on weekends, so confirm before travelling on a Friday or Saturday.

Is this the same as the Jeddah Airport Express Route?
No. Jeddah Transport Company’s own Bus Network page separately describes a 52 km Airport Express Route connecting the airport to a downtown Jeddah station, which is a different service from this intra-airport terminal shuttle.

Does this shuttle make any stops besides the two terminals?
No intermediate stops are published in the source reviewed. It is described only as running between Terminal 1 and the North Terminal.

Jeddah Public Transport FAQs

Is the airport rapid transit shuttle the same as Jeddah’s numbered L1-L14 bus routes?
No. It is a separate, dedicated shuttle running inside King Abdulaziz International Airport’s own grounds, launched jointly by Jeddah Transport Company, Jeddah Airports Company and SAPTCO, distinct from the L1-L14 city network covered elsewhere in this guide.

Can I see Jeddah’s bus routes on Google Maps?
Yes. Jeddah Transport Company began adding its bus routes to Google Maps from 3 September 2025, according to its own announcement, letting riders plan trips and see live arrival information directly in the Maps app.

Nearby Routes and Connections

For Jeddah’s SAPTCO city routes from Bin Laden Mosque, see 07 Bus Route Jeddah and the other routes on the https://indianinq8.com/bus-routes/jeddah/ hub. See the Jeddah bus routes hub for the full list. For live service details, check the Jeddah Transport Company or the Jeddah Buses app.

Comparing Gulf city networks? The Kuwait bus routes directory covers Kuwait route by route, and KuwaitBusRoute.Blogspot.com keeps a companion blog on Kuwait city buses.

Data notes: Route, fare and timing details from an official Jeddah Transport Company announcement, reported by Saudi Auto (September 2025); Airport Express Route distinction from Jeddah Transport Company Bus Network page. Confirm all details in the Jeddah Buses app.

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