One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
TIF6.8
JED6.8
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
TIF6.4
JED7.5+1.1
Food & retail
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
Best for
TIF
Priority Pass holders on Domestic or International/Transit Hayyak pinsSaudia / flynas domestic banks plus Nile Air / EgyptAir CairoTravelers using Taif as Makkah Province highland alternate to JED
Watch out for
TIF
Match Domestic vs International/Transit Hayyak door after securityDomestic Hayyak: children not admitted (PP strip)PP tif3 header shows Domestic but location text says International/transit — follow location
Amenities and tips
TIF
Hayyak Lounge Domestic (PP)Hayyak Lounge International/Transit (PP)Taxi into Taif city
TIF · Hijaz highland gateway with dual **Priority Pass Hayyak Lounges** — **Domestic** (1st Floor right by Duty Free; children not admitted) and **International / Transit** (1st Floor left after security) — plus **Saudia / flynas / Nile Air / EgyptAir / flydubai** banks into RUH–JED–DMM and Cairo/DXB.
JED · Modern Terminal 1 delivers solid comfort and connectivity but inter-terminal transfers and peak-season crowds remain the main tradeoffs.
TIF5.6
JED7.0+1.4
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
TIF6.4
JED8.0+1.6
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
TIF6.6
JED7.2+0.6
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
TIF6.8
JED7.3+0.5
JED
Hajj/Umrah pilgrimsHigh-speed rail connectionsModern facilities in T1Saudia hub operations
No published MCT
JED
Inter-terminal transfers on separate ticketsPeak pilgrimage crowdsMixed lounge experiencesGate changes in large T1
Right = Domestic Hayyak; left = Int/Transit
After security 1st Floor: right by Duty Free (Domestic); left (International/transit).
Soft drinks on Int/Transit PP strip
tif3 PP lists soft drinks, air conditioning, digital card, TVs, flight information.
JED
High-speed WiFiPrayer roomsZamzam salesBaggage wrappingSelf bag dropWheelchair assistance
Arrive 3+ hours early for international
Peak Hajj/Umrah periods add 30-60 min to security and immigration.
Confirm your terminal before booking
Terminal 1 for Saudia/flynas/flyadeal and most full-service carriers; North for selected foreign carriers and some LCCs.
Eat before security in Terminal 1
Better variety and prices landside; airside options limited and pricier.
