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Yanbu airport taxi: the essentials
A Yanbu airport taxi serves three kinds of traveller: people working in Yanbu Industrial City, visitors heading for the Red Sea and the Umluj islands, and pilgrims travelling on to Madinah or Makkah. Yanbu Airport (YNB) has a single terminal close to the city.
Your driver waits at the arrivals exit with a name board. We track your flight, and the driver waits free for 60 minutes after landing, so a delay costs nothing extra.
Yanbu Airport at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Airport code | YNB |
| Terminals | Single terminal |
| Where your driver waits | Arrivals exit. |
| To central Yanbu | 10 km, about 15 min |
| To Madinah | 255 km, about 3 h 15 min |
| To Umluj | 143 km, about 1 h 50 min |
| Train | No Haramain station in Yanbu; the nearest are King Abdullah Economic City and Madinah |
Taxi fares from Yanbu Airport
Fares are per car, fixed before the ride, and include fuel, driver and meet-and-greet. Long legs include rest and prayer stops at no extra charge. Rides at night (00:00–05:00) add 20%, shown in your quote.
| Destination | Distance | Typical drive | Economy sedan | Family van | SUV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Yanbu | 10 km | 15 min | SAR 60 | SAR 120 | SAR 140 |
| Madinah | 255 km | 3 h 15 min | SAR 440 | SAR 820 | SAR 900 |
| Umluj | 143 km | 1 h 50 min | SAR 250 | SAR 460 | SAR 510 |
| Badr | 106 km | 1 h 35 min | SAR 190 | SAR 340 | SAR 380 |
| Rabigh | 201 km | 2 h 25 min | SAR 350 | SAR 650 | SAR 710 |
| Khaybar | 320 km | 5 h 15 min | SAR 550 | SAR 1,030 | SAR 1,120 |
| Khulais | 293 km | 3 h 25 min | SAR 500 | SAR 940 | SAR 1,030 |
| Al Henakiyah | 356 km | 4 h 30 min | SAR 610 | SAR 1,140 | SAR 1,250 |
| AlUla | 373 km | 6 h 10 min | SAR 640 | SAR 1,200 | SAR 1,310 |
| Al Wajh | 314 km | 4 h 5 min | SAR 540 | SAR 1,010 | SAR 1,100 |
Yanbu Industrial City and work trips
Industrial City gates require worker ID, so carry yours and give us the plant or gate name when you book. Without the right ID, we drop you at the gate.
Companies can open a corporate account for staff airport runs and shift shuttles, invoiced monthly with VAT. Our post on staff shuttles in Jubail and Yanbu covers contracts and vehicles.
Umluj and the Red Sea islands
Umluj, 143 km, about 1 h 50 min north of the airport, is the base for boat trips to the Umluj islands and lagoons. The driver drops you at the marina for your boat tour; book boats in advance if you are going at the weekend.
In Yanbu itself, the historic district of coral-stone houses and the waterfront are best visited in the evening, when it is cooler. Combine them with a walk on the Yanbu Corniche.
Pilgrims: Yanbu to Madinah and Makkah
If you are going to Makkah for Umrah, tell us when you book so the driver plans a stop near Rabigh for Ihram. Ask a scholar if you are unsure which Miqat applies to you; our Miqat guide sets out the options.
| Trip | Distance | Typical drive | Economy sedan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanbu Airport to Madinah | 255 km | 3 h 15 min | SAR 440 | No Ihram needed if you go to Madinah first |
| Yanbu Airport to Badr | 106 km | 1 h 35 min | SAR 190 | The site of the Battle of Badr |
| Yanbu to Makkah | 392 km | 4 h 30 min | SAR 670 | The coast road passes the Al-Juhfah Miqat area near Rabigh |
Which vehicle should you book?
For the long drive to Madinah, a standard sedan or an SUV gives you more legroom and boot space. Child seats and wheelchair-accessible vans are available on request; tell us when you book.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Suitcases | To central Yanbu | To Madinah |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Sedan | 1–3 | 2 | SAR 60 | SAR 440 |
| Standard Sedan | 1–3 | 3 | SAR 70 | SAR 510 |
| Comfort MPV | 4–6 | 5 | SAR 90 | SAR 640 |
| SUV | 4–7 | 6 | SAR 140 | SAR 900 |
| Family Van | 7–11 | 10 | SAR 120 | SAR 820 |
Flying out of Yanbu
Check your airline's check-in cut-off and add the drive: about 15 min from central Yanbu, 1 h 50 min from Umluj or 3 h 15 min from Madinah. If you are coming back from a boat trip on the day you fly, leave a wide margin. Book the pickup by the day before so you have the driver's name and plate.