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How to get fromCairo to Meccaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Mecca by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Jeddah, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane CAI - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 9m
    SAR 452–1,837
  2. Drive 1,582 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Meccacar car 1,582 km
    20h 12m
    SAR 332–479
  3. Fly to Taif Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Taif Regional Airport (TIF)plane plane CAI - TIF
    2. Take the bus from Ta'if Bus Station to Makkah Bus Stnbus bus
    8h 41m
    SAR 587–1,522

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar235Weekly Planes
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 239Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Mecca, Saudi Arabia?

There is no direct connection from Cairo to Mecca. However, you can take the train to Cairo Fair, walk to Cairo International Fair, take the line 111 bus to Cairo Airport Bridge, walk to Cairo International Airport (CAI) airport, fly to Jeddah (JED), take the taxi to King Abdulaziz Airport, then take the bus to Jarwal Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Cairo to Mecca in around 20h 12m.

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