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The 9 Best Day Trips from Makkah

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Makkah, Saudi Arabia, led by Jeddah, Ta’if, Ash Shafā. The closest is Al Jumūm, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Makkah at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Jeddah	67 km W	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Ta’if	64 km E	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Ash Shafā	64 km SE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Al Līth	150 km S	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Thuwal	120 km NW	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Al Jumūm	25 km NW	40 min	Half-day trip
Khulayş	96 km NW	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
King Abdullah City	134 km NW	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Al Hadā	48 km E	55 min	Half-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Makkah

1
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Makkah2 hr 30 min round trip
Known for Fun Island - جزيرة المرح.
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2
Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Makkah2 hr 30 min round trip
3
Ash Shafā, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Makkah2 hr 30 min round trip
4
Al Līth, Saudi Arabia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south of Makkah4 hr 40 min round trip
5
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Makkah3 hr 50 min round trip
6
Al Jumūm, Saudi Arabia
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Makkah1 hr 20 min round trip
7
Khulayş, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-west of Makkah3 hr round trip
8
King Abdullah City, Saudi Arabia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Makkah4 hr 10 min round trip
9
Al Hadā, Saudi Arabia
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car48 km east of Makkah1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Makkah to Jeddah

A realistic pace for Jeddah, 67 km from Makkah. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Makkah
09:45Arrive in Jeddah (1 hr 15 min drive)
10:00Walk the centre of Jeddah
12:00Lunch
13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jeddah
15:45Head back to Makkah
17:00Home in Makkah

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Makkah?: The best day trips from Makkah are Jeddah, Ta’if, Ash Shafā, Al Līth, Thuwal. The closest is Al Jumūm, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Makkah?: Al Jumūm is the closest, 25 km north-west of Makkah, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Makkah?: 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Makkah: Al Jumūm (40 min), Al Hadā (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Makkah for a day out?: Jeddah is the largest city in day-trip range, 67 km west of Makkah and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Makkah?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Al Līth at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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