Miqat
Jeddah to Makkah via Juhfah miqat, with the stop near Rabigh
- DistanceAbout 330 km
- Journey time4 to 5 hrs with the miqat stop
- FromSAR 450Whole vehicle, one direction
Overview
Your ride from Jeddah to Makkah via Juhfah miqat, a set point for Umrah, starts with a long drive north. Al-Juhfah lies near Rabigh, on the Red Sea coast north of Jeddah. At the miqat mosque you can put on ihram (the state of Umrah, with two white cloths for men) and pray. Your driver waits, then takes you south east to your hotel in Makkah. It is one car for about 330 km.
A taxi from Jeddah to Makkah with a stop at the al-Juhfah miqat starts at SAR 450 for the whole vehicle. Pick-up is anywhere in Jeddah, airport included. Your driver heads north to the miqat near Rabigh and waits up to 45 minutes while you change. Then on to your Makkah hotel, about 330 km.
Al-Juhfah, the miqat to the north
Saudipedia, the Saudi national encyclopedia, names five miqat points: Dhul Hulayfah (near Madinah), al-Juhfah, Qarn al-Manazil, Yalamlam and Dhat Irq.
- Who it was set for. It is reported in Sahih al-Bukhari that the Prophet, peace be upon him, set al-Juhfah for the people of Sham. Sham is the old name for Syria and the lands around it.
- How far it is from Makkah. About 180 km, says Saudipedia. Of the three miqat points we reach from Jeddah, it is the farthest out.
- Its link to Rabigh. The site is in Rabigh Governorate, near the town of Rabigh. Saudipedia says a miqat in Rabigh, about 17 km away, has taken its place.
- The old town. The Prophet stopped at al-Juhfah on his way to the Farewell Hajj. Digs have found the walls of an old Islamic town there, built of black stone.
The miqat today has a mosque, prayer halls, washrooms and places for wudu, the washing before prayer.
Jeddah to Makkah via Juhfah miqat, fares by vehicle
You pay one fare for the whole vehicle, in Saudi Riyal, for a one way trip. It covers your pick-up, the miqat stop near Rabigh and the drive to your hotel.
| Vehicle | Seats and bags | Fare | Choose |
|---|---|---|---|
 SedanToyota Camry | 4 seats2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 450Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 SedanHyundai Sonata | 4 seats2 large cases plus 2 hand bags | SAR 450Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 VanHyundai Staria9 seat Staria carrying up to 7 passengers | 7 seats6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 600Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 SUVGMC Yukon XLYukon XL or similar | 7 seats6 large cases plus 4 hand bags | SAR 950Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 VanToyota Hiace | 11 seats10 large cases plus 10 hand bags | SAR 850Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 MinibusToyota Coaster | 19 seats15 large cases plus 19 hand bags | SAR 1,250Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
 CoachCoach | 44 seats44 large cases plus 44 hand bags | SAR 1,350Whole vehicle, one direction | Too small for your party |
Whole vehicle, one direction unless return is marked. Pay the driver at the end, cash in SAR or bank transfer. No deposit, no card, no booking fee. Journey time: 4 to 5 hrs with the miqat stop.
Which vehicle for a long day
You spend many hours in the car, so leg room matters. A Camry or a Sonata takes up to four people with two large cases. A family of five to seven has more space in the Staria or the GMC Yukon XL, and each takes six large cases.
A Hiace seats eleven. Larger parties need the 19 seat Coaster or the 44 seat Coach, so the whole group stops at the miqat together.
Which vehicle fits?
5 of 7 vehicle classes take 4 people and 4 large cases, Jeddah to Makkah via Juhfah miqat.
- VanHyundai Staria7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bagsSAR 600
- SUVGMC Yukon XL7 seats, 6 large cases, 4 hand bagsSAR 950
- VanToyota Hiace11 seats, 10 large cases, 10 hand bagsSAR 850
- MinibusToyota Coaster19 seats, 15 large cases, 19 hand bagsSAR 1,250
- CoachCoach44 seats, 44 large cases, 44 hand bagsSAR 1,350
Too small for this party: Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata.
Pick-up at Jeddah Airport or in Jeddah
At Jeddah Airport, your driver stands in the arrivals hall with your name on a board. He stays there until you walk out. Send us your flight number.
In Jeddah, he comes to your hotel or home at the hour you pick. The fare does not change from one part of Jeddah to another.
From either start, the car heads north out of the city.
How to book the trip north
- Give the start. Send your flight number, or your Jeddah address, and the date.
- Name the hotel. Tell us where you stay in Makkah.
- Count heads and cases. Say how many people and large cases are coming.
- Check the reply. Our WhatsApp answer names the vehicle and gives the fare. Plans change? Read changes and cancelling.
Message us on WhatsApp, at any hour.
Up the coast, then across to Makkah
- North out of Jeddah. The road runs up the coast for about 135 km to the miqat mosque.
- The mosque near Rabigh. You change into ihram, make your intention and pray. The car stays parked for you.
- The road to Makkah. About 195 km more, heading south east.
- Your hotel door. Near the Haram, the Grand Mosque in Makkah, some streets close to cars at prayer times. Your driver then stops at the closest open street.
If your group needs a longer stop, ask for it when you book. If your group leader names a certain mosque in the Rabigh area, tell us too.
Via al-Juhfah, the direct road, or the train
The direct road from Jeddah to Makkah is far shorter, and it has no miqat on it. People who fly in for Umrah normally enter ihram on the plane. If you do not need a miqat stop, book the Jeddah Airport to Makkah taxi.
No train stops at the miqat. The Haramain, the fast train between Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, has a station in Rabigh Governorate. You would still need a car to reach the mosque. A taxi from Jeddah to Juhfah miqat and on to Makkah keeps you in one car.
What the fare covers
- Pick-up at Jeddah Airport, or at any hotel or home in Jeddah
- The stop at the miqat near Rabigh, with up to 45 minutes of waiting
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- As many bags as your vehicle class is built for
- A child seat at no charge, once we know the child’s age
You pay the driver when you reach Makkah (how to pay). Stops you add on the day are charged (how extras are charged). For a wheelchair, read luggage and comfort.
Tips for the road to al-Juhfah
Ask before you book
Some travellers who are in Jeddah without ihram choose to enter it at a miqat first. That choice is for your scholar or group leader to guide. The driver gives no rulings.
After a night flight
Eat and drink something before the long drive north. Tell us if anyone needs a short break on the road.
One small bag
Put your ihram cloths, a towel and sandals in one bag on your lap. Your cases stay shut in the boot.
Questions about the Juhfah miqat trip
Fares start at SAR 450, and that is for the whole vehicle, miqat stop included.
About 135 km by road, north along the coast. From the miqat to Makkah is about 195 km more.
Plan for 4 to 5 hours from pick-up to your hotel. That time includes the stop at the miqat.
Yes. He waits up to 45 minutes while you change into ihram and pray. If anyone in your group is slow, ask for more time when you book.
A hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari says it was set for the people of Sham. Which miqat fits your own trip is a question for your scholar or group leader.
This fare always ends at a hotel in Makkah. For a ride that ends in Rabigh, send us the details. We price it in writing.
We cannot answer that for you. Put the question to your scholar or group leader first. If they point you to al-Juhfah, we take you there and on to Makkah.
Still have a question?
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