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

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

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  1. Fly from Alexandria, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane ALY - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 13m
    SAR 653–2,338

  2. Drive  1,581.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cairo to Meccacar car 1,581.8 km
    20h 10m
    SAR 332–479

  3. Fly from Assiut Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Assiut Airport (ATZ) to Jeddah (JED)plane plane ATZ - JED
    2. Take the bus from King Abdulaziz Airport to Jarwal Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 13m
    SAR 753–2,439

Alexandria (ALY) to Jeddah (JED) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
TicketSAR 583Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,505.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Egypt to Mecca. However, you can take the taxi to Alexandria (ALY) 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 10m.

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