Is Jeddah airport far from the city and Makkah?

King Abdulaziz International sits north of central Jeddah, about 20 minutes by taxi, and roughly an hour from Makkah. Activate your eSIM on arrival to book a Careem or catch the Haramain train.

Can I take the high-speed train between the cities?

Yes — the Haramain High Speed Railway links Makkah, Jeddah, KAEC and Madinah at up to 300 km/h. Book in the SAR app or Almosafer, both of which need live data for tickets and QR codes.

Makkah Province eSIM.

Name: Makkah Province travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Jeddah's coral old town, the holy city of Makkah and Taif's rose-scented mountains in one region.

from $5.42/day · unlimited dataAll of Saudi Arabia →

Unlimited data5G where availableInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$12.37$1.24/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$12.37

Good to know in Makkah Province

Non-Muslims cannot enter central Makkah — signed checkpoints reroute you. Keep your eSIM live so maps can steer you onto the Christian bypass road around the holy city toward Taif or Jeddah.

Best time to visit Makkah Province

October to March offers warm, swimmable Red Sea days and comfortable evenings; Taif stays pleasant into summer, when its famous roses bloom around April.

Two simple ways to buy

Makkah Province eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Makkah Province eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Makkah Province — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Makkah Province?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Makkah Province eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Makkah Province are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Makkah Province eSIM: your local data guide.

Makkah Province stretches from the Red Sea at Jeddah — with its UNESCO-listed Al-Balad and buzzing Corniche — inland to the holy city of Makkah and up to the cool mountain resort of Taif. A Makkah Province eSIM keeps Nusuk permits, navigation and family calls running whether you're circling the Grand Mosque, diving off Obhur or picking roses in Al-Hada.

One eSIM for Makkah Province and all of Saudi Arabia. It's the national Saudi Arabia eSIM — from $5.42/day with unlimited data, working the same in Makkah Province as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Jeddah — King Abdulaziz International (JED)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Makkah Province eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.46

$4.39

—

5 days1GB

$0.88

$4.39

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.63

$4.39

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.24

$12.37

−15%

15 days3GB

$0.82

$12.37

−44%

30 days5GB

$0.49

$14.81

−66%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Makkah Province

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Makkah Province eSIM from $5.42/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

Across the region

Where you'll lean on data in Makkah Province.

Al-Balad, Jeddah

Dense 4G/5G through the historic coral-house lanes, ideal for tagging your way around the souqs and Bab Makkah.

Taif & Al-Hada

Coverage holds in Taif town but thins along the switchback Al-Hada mountain road and its cable car.

King Abdullah Economic City

Modern 5G along this planned coastal city and its King Abdullah Port north of Jeddah.

Al-Shafa Highlands

Patchy signal among the rose farms and juniper terraces above Taif — download maps first.

The practical bit

Getting around Makkah Province on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Makkah Province

Careem— Jeddah's go-to ride-hailing app; also covers airport runs and driver-delivered errands.
Uber— Reliable across Jeddah and out to Makkah's boundary checkpoints.
Nusuk— Official app for Umrah and Rawdah permits, plus Makkah crowd and route guidance.
SAR (Haramain)— Book and store high-speed rail tickets between Jeddah, Makkah, KAEC and Madinah.

How long to stay in Makkah Province

Pilgrims often stay several days around Makkah; leisure travellers give Jeddah two to three days and add an overnight escape up to Taif.

How much data for Makkah Province

Pilgrims and families should consider Unlimited for constant group calls, live location and Nusuk bookings; a balanced 3-5 GB plan suits a Jeddah-and-Taif sightseeing trip.

Coverage in Makkah Province

5G is strong across Jeddah, KAEC and central Makkah though heavily loaded at prayer peaks; Taif town is well served, but the Al-Hada road, Al-Shafa and rural rose farms drop to patchy 4G.

Where you're headed

Discover Makkah Province.

Two pigeons perched with a panoramic view of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, cityscape and mountains.

View of the iconic Abraj Al Bait and Mecca Clock Tower with surrounding architecture.

Aerial shot of Makkah city showing urban buildings and mountainous landscape.

Stunning cityscape of Makkah with mountains and modern architecture under a clear blue sky.

Cities in Makkah Province

Zoom in on Makkah Province.

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How to activate your Makkah Province eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

Friends laughing together while packing for a holiday

Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

A joyful family reunion at the airport arrivals hall

Switch on in Makkah Province

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Makkah Province?

What is a Makkah Province eSIM?

A Makkah Province eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Makkah Province data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Makkah Province.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

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eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Saudi Arabia.

5G where available, fast 4G everywhere else

Connected · 5G

Your eSIM joins Saudi Arabia's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

STC
Mobily
Zain

Popular places covered

MakkahMadinahJeddahRiyadhDammam

Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Makkah Province eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Makkah Province eSIM questions, answered.

Yes. The national Saudi Arabia plan roams on STC, Mobily and Zain throughout Makkah, so you can book Rawdah slots in the Nusuk app and stay in touch with your group. Signal inside the Grand Mosque is strong but congested during peak prayers.

Your Makkah Province eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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