Suez to Makkah flights
Makkah lies 1,198 km (745 mi) south-east of Suez, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 17 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Suez | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 699,541 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | CCE, 67 km out | TIF, 75 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Makkah
Crossing from Egypt into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Suez
Suez is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Capital International Airport (CCE), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 11,980-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Makkah
Makkah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taif International Airport (TIF), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, whose 12,254-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taif International Airport | TIF | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,254 ft | 4,848 ft |
| King Abdulaziz International Airport | JED | 75 km (47 mi) | 13,123 ft | 48 ft |
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makkah from Suez?
1,198 km (745 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Suez.
How long does it take to get from Suez to Makkah by air?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suez and Makkah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Suez to Makkah flights?
Typically Capital International Airport (CCE) to Taif International Airport (TIF); Makkah also has JED.
What currency do I need in Makkah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.